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DF52 CFN

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,007 mi
Last recorded131,007 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 CFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 131,007 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 129,860 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 129,860 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 127,760 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 127,760 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 124,899 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 123,676 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 123,674 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 120,724 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 116,072 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 109,993 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 106,800 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 106,800 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 101,476 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 101,460 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 97,304 miles

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

oil leak from engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 97,304 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak from engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,662 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 91,947 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 89,533 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 86,762 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,033 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 73,598 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 69,802 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,804 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 44,289 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 33,311 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 CFN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF52 CFN, 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 CFN registered?

DF52 CFN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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