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YN52 TVC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,153 mi
Last recorded137,153 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 TVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 137,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 133,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 132,941 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 127,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 127,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 121,293 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2018 121,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 114,607 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 107,114 miles

brake pipes all greased

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 23 Aug 2016 107,114 miles

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

brake pipes all greased

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,478 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

front discs poor pads getting low

Fail 27 Aug 2015 99,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes starting to rust

front discs poor pads getting low

Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,140 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 19 Aug 2013 78,140 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,249 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)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 72,188 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Aug 2011 65,114 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,434 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,192 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,231 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,762 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,127 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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YN52 TVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YN52 TVC, 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 YN52 TVC registered?

YN52 TVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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