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YO52 CZJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,573 mi
Last recorded100,573 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 CZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 100,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Jan 2017 99,001 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 98,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,168 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inside edges (borderline pass)

Lift in offside front lower ball joint

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Rear suspension low

Fail 28 Sep 2015 94,162 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and rear mountings insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear tyres bald on inside edges (borderline pass)

Lift in offside front lower ball joint

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 87,134 miles

Corrosion on both rear + offside front + front to rear brake pipes

Engine management fault lamp illuminated

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,134 miles

Corrosion on both rear + offside front + front to rear brake pipes

Engine management fault lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,350 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Corrosion on both rear+ front to rear brake pipes

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 82,344 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,727 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 80,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,421 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,053 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 58,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,918 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 49,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,767 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,375 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 23,565 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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YO52 CZJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YO52 CZJ, 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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YO52 CZJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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