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DE52 NSF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Lpg 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

199,579 mi
Last recorded199,579 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 NSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 199,579 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/Jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 194,221 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 176,356 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 163,238 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 163,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 159,172 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 159,169 miles

Emissions not tested Fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2019 158,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 155,904 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 147,091 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 31 Oct 2015 135,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner wall starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion front to rear and rear brakepipes

Pass 15 Nov 2014 125,112 miles

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

nearside rear brake pad is getting low

Pass 16 Nov 2013 120,240 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipe corroding and disappears over fuel tank

handbrake release and light switch require attention

Pass 17 Nov 2012 113,075 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 105,103 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 97,298 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 92,690 miles

Abnormal wear to front tyre edges especially nearside front. **Requires close monitoring**

Tyre sidewall damage noted

Pass 21 Oct 2008 77,747 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 76,916 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 76,856 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 76,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 73,331 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 58,701 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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DE52 NSF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DE52 NSF, 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 DE52 NSF registered?

DE52 NSF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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