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DN52 XVA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,000 mi
Last recorded94,000 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 XVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 94,000 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 93,608 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 92,513 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 88,248 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 86,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,410 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 82,050 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Bkt broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,307 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,016 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 71,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,451 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,495 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,489 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,156 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 60,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 59,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,909 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,704 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,772 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,712 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,078 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 40,078 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,433 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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DN52 XVA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN52 XVA, 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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DN52 XVA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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