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DK52 FBL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,954 mi
Last recorded29,954 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 FBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 29,954 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 26,967 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 23,710 miles

all 4 x tyres side walls cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2020 23,104 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 2255016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 22,951 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 22,487 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 21,538 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 29 Aug 2017 21,537 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak slight leak from transmission ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,478 miles

slight mist of oil around transmission sump pan

Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,338 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 19,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly cracking due to age

Pass 27 Aug 2014 18,210 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 18,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 17,106 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,526 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 13,575 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 11,900 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 10,645 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,522 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 7,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 7,418 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 6,412 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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DK52 FBL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DK52 FBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK52 FBL?

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What year was DK52 FBL registered?

DK52 FBL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DK52 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK52 FBL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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