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YX52 HTP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,637 mi
Last recorded134,637 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 HTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 134,637 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 134,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 130,831 miles

Nearside Front headlamp beam poor

faulty parking brake switch

front number plate deteriorated.

Fail 21 Jan 2019 130,829 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp beam poor

Offside Rear lamps broken

Offside Rear reverse lamp damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2018 126,788 miles

Nearside Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Jan 2017 121,738 miles

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

Offside Front wheel arch cover loose

Fail 26 Jan 2017 121,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front wheel arch cover loose

Pass 26 Jan 2016 117,153 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 117,153 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 110,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hangers slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 101,689 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 101,688 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 95,118 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 88,882 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 83,050 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,205 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 69,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 60,829 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 51,271 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 44,209 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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YX52 HTP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX52 HTP, 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 YX52 HTP registered?

YX52 HTP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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