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YT52 JCO

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,148 mi
Last recorded103,148 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 JCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 103,148 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 96,597 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 96,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 89,833 miles

Handbrake effort just meets pass criteria

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 89,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Handbrake effort just meets pass criteria

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,810 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 71,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 71,629 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 65,448 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,287 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective suspension mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Lower under trays fitted not allowing inspection of body and chassis

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 54,904 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,642 miles

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

oil leak at gearbox sump area

Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,906 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,285 miles

child seat fitted at time of test

oil leak at gear box sump area

Fail 24 Aug 2015 38,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

child seat fitted at time of test

oil leak at gear box sump area

Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,901 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,732 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 28,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,150 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,504 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,552 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,915 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 21,075 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 9 Aug 2007 19,330 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 15,134 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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YT52 JCO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT52 JCO, 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 YT52 JCO registered?

YT52 JCO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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