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YL51 ETE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

119,739 mi
Last recorded119,739 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 ETE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 119,739 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 119,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 116,077 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 116,077 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 115,001 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 113,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 109,851 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 105,092 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 102,718 miles

centre exhaust mounting in poor condition - corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear plates in poor condition (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 99,217 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 5 Jan 2016 94,376 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 88,773 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 83,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 77,091 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 72,701 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 66,036 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,717 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 51,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 44,145 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 36,116 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 29,045 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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YL51 ETE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YL51 ETE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL51 ETE registered?

YL51 ETE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is YL51 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 ETE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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