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YS02 FGN

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,533 mi
Last recorded123,533 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 FGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 123,533 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 123,533 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at back box split in danger of falling off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 113,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Slight engine and gearbox oil leak

Stone chip on front windscreen less than 10 mm within area of zone A

Fail 6 Nov 2019 113,039 miles

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))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Slight engine and gearbox oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Stone chip on front windscreen less than 10 mm within area of zone A

Pass 5 Jul 2018 111,281 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 111,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements BOTH SIDE (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 103,292 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,687 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 May 2013 56,627 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 56,627 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,314 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 54,312 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,817 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,671 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 42,697 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,697 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,632 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 28 Jun 2007 33,440 miles

offside front tyre different speed rating

Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,921 miles

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

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)

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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YS02 FGN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YS02 FGN, 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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YS02 FGN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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