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DF52 CFL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,650 mi
Last recorded157,650 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 CFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 157,650 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 152,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 152,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 147,518 miles

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

Offside headlight beam image poor

Fail 8 Nov 2023 147,455 miles

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

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

Offside headlight beam image poor

Pass 8 Nov 2022 143,160 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 133,753 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 133,753 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 123,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 118,936 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 112,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit thinning on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 105,576 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

plastic under body covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 105,576 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

plastic under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,526 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 99,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 91W (4.1.D.1b)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge close to ply and cord

Pass 14 Apr 2015 96,085 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Pass 5 Apr 2014 91,001 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 80,474 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,479 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 62,735 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 55,914 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 55,914 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,190 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 48,190 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,448 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 33,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 24,360 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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DF52 CFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 DF52 CFL, 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 DF52 CFL registered?

DF52 CFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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