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YL51 UMY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,299 mi
Last recorded173,299 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 UMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 173,299 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inside Edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 165,428 miles

engine lamp on

slight play in steering system

Fail 5 Aug 2015 165,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

engine lamp on

slight play in steering system

Pass 19 Aug 2014

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

engine management light on

Fail 13 Aug 2014

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Mar 2013 143,676 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 143,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 131,451 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 131,451 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 119,972 miles

clutch hydrolic pipe corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2010 119,970 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch hydrolic pipe corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2009 94,704 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

underbody covered by trims,brake pipes rusty,wear in steering joints..

Pass 30 Sep 2009 94,704 miles

underbody covered by trims,brake pipes rusty,wear in steering joints..

Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,202 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 60,450 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 51,504 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 40,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YL51 UMY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YL51 UMY, 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 YL51 UMY registered?

YL51 UMY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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