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YN02 HRL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Beige Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

138,168 mi
Last recorded138,168 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 HRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 138,168 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 136,376 miles

rear suspension and subframe corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2024 136,376 miles

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

rear suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 130,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes throughout the vehicle covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights affected (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play in inner ball joint rack side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 130,043 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated old repair to outrigger collapsed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure catalytic converter flange broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated out rigger (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 123,071 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 120,741 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 117,822 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 117,822 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 114,364 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 112,746 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 108,404 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 103,700 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 99,355 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 94,793 miles

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroded close to limit

offside rear brake pipe corroded to limit

Pass 30 Jan 2013 91,983 miles

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

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

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 30 Jan 2012 86,761 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jan 2011 81,855 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 77,872 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 71,357 miles

front wiper smeary

Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,474 miles

front wiper smeary

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread - 3mm

Pass 30 May 2007 61,139 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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YN02 HRL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Beige with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YN02 HRL, 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 YN02 HRL registered?

YN02 HRL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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