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YL02 MDU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

103,222 mi
Last recorded103,222 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 MDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 103,222 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 103,222 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 99,129 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

wheel arches corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2025 99,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2023 93,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wheel arch corroded all-round

Pass 21 Nov 2022 89,435 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 88,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 88,992 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured bead rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 88,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 88,615 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 88,106 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 87,873 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,584 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 87,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust heat shield loose

rotation noise at n/s/r

Pass 15 Jul 2017 87,582 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

rotation noise n/s/r

Fail 15 Jul 2017 87,582 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rotation noise n/s/r

Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,305 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,921 miles

Both sides rear brake pipes corroded above rear sub-frame

N/S wing mirror damaged

N/S/F head lamp's slightly glazed

N/S/F tyre outer side wall damaged

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 82,205 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 82,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,085 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 74,786 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,786 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,982 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 67,755 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges'

oil leak on engine coming from nearside cam cover'

slight misting on auto gearbox pan'

Fail 18 Jul 2009 67,755 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres wearing on inner edges'

oil leak on engine coming from nearside cam cover'

slight misting on auto gearbox pan'

Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,171 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 92,291 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 73,245 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 72,712 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 MDU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

YL02 MDU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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