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YL02 LWS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,124 mi
Last recorded151,124 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 LWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 151,124 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 145,193 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 135,897 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 131,969 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 118,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp Patterns Poor

Pass 28 Jul 2016 108,385 miles

Front And Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 108,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front And Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2015 99,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 99,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,390 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 90,512 miles

All 4 Tyres Wearing Close To Limits

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 90,512 miles

All 4 Tyres Wearing Close To Limits

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,167 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 79,560 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 79,560 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,279 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing slightly on the inner edges.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,993 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,024 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 31,408 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 28,441 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 28,441 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 19,730 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 19,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YL02 LWS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YL02 LWS, 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 YL02 LWS registered?

YL02 LWS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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