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YK52 KMX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,569 mi
Last recorded130,569 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 KMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 130,569 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 130,569 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 22" flexi (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both polish (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement both (1.1.15 (e))

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225x50x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

eml on

Pass 2 Oct 2019 114,788 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 112,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 104,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 97,834 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,958 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 90,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 90,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 86,163 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 86,163 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 72,439 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 72,439 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,138 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 65,073 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 63,434 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,729 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,311 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 43,483 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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YK52 KMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 81,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK52 KMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK52 KMX registered?

YK52 KMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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