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YX52 HTZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,673 mi
Last recorded72,673 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 HTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,673 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to go cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 69,536 miles

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2019 69,533 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper coil mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,555 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2018 64,555 miles

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2017 60,282 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

middle section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 58,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,147 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,099 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,536 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,663 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,245 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,771 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 38,711 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,836 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,048 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,589 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,495 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 HTZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HTZ, 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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YX52 HTZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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