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YN52 ZLO

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,128 mi
Last recorded66,128 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 ZLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 66,128 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 65,880 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 27 Nov 2023 65,880 miles

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 3 Aug 2022 65,765 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 63,822 miles

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

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

different size tyres front and rear

reversing lamps not working

some rear metal brake pipes rusting in places

Fail 2 Sep 2021 63,750 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front pipe next to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing from every wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

different size tyres front and rear

off side front to rear metal brake pipe rusting in places

Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 60,211 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit spare battery in boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both rear (5.2.3 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,201 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and both front (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

rear tyres very close to bodywork

Fail 4 Apr 2018 60,198 miles

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front (4.1.D.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and both front (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

rear tyres very close to bodywork

Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,290 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,805 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,484 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,382 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,128 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 48,616 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 46,906 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,449 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 31,852 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,285 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 24,285 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007

all 4 tyres on 2mm

Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,083 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 13,761 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 ZLO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YN52 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

YN52 ZLO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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