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EJ52 NVE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,212 mi
Last recorded89,212 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 NVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 89,212 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 87,969 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 86,519 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 84,889 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 82,662 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 81,294 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 77,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 May 2019 77,922 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 75,782 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,645 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 72,592 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,607 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 66,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,013 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 64,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 60,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,458 miles

off side rear tyre outer wall has grove but nou yet reached cords

Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,185 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 52,643 miles

SRS air bag light showing on dash

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,032 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 43,528 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 43,525 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,716 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 22,640 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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EJ52 NVE 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 EJ52 NVE, 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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EJ52 NVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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