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FA52 UCO

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,033 mi
Last recorded92,033 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 UCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 92,033 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 92,033 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2026 91,563 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 91,563 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 88,127 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 88,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 84,757 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 81,845 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective just meets requirements. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 79,260 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 79,256 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,227 miles

Nearside Rear tyre was badly underinflated

both headlight out put poor

Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage inner wall poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline pass needs replacing now 225/40/18/w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 77,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction code p2002 cleared only (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage inner wall poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline pass needs replacing now 225/40/18/w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 76,238 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 74,873 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bad condition due to cracking/ageing (4.1.E.1)

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

service brake minimum requirement 50%

Pass 14 May 2016 72,217 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 72,217 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 71,673 miles

n/s/r tyre in poor condition due to cracking/ageing please check regually

Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads starting to break up

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2014 70,065 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads starting to break up

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 69,281 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,145 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 67,145 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,112 miles

advise center box sup[port bracket broken exhaust still supported

advise engine dipstick missing

advise n/s/r sidelight inop intermediate lamps on ok

Fail 26 Jan 2011 67,112 miles

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

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

advise center box sup[port bracket broken exhaust still supported

advise engine dipstick missing

advise n/s/r sidelight inop intermediate lamps on ok

Pass 5 Feb 2010 62,661 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 62,661 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,654 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 52,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut to nearside front tyre not to cords

Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,371 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,869 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 26,221 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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FA52 UCO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FA52 UCO, 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 FA52 UCO registered?

FA52 UCO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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