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FL52 NNM

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

161,996 mi
Last recorded161,996 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 NNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 161,996 miles

Front Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2025 155,555 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 8 Feb 2025 155,555 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2024 148,195 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 140,893 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 140,893 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 134,347 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 134,347 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Feb 2021 131,459 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 125,595 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 124,489 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both n/s tyres side wall damage but not reached the cords

Fail 14 Feb 2018 124,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer to stub axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower to stub axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both n/s tyres side wall damage but not reached the cords

Pass 31 Jan 2018 124,455 miles

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

both near sides tyres have cuts

misting of oil

Pass 11 May 2017 122,534 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 122,534 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 116,677 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 116,677 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 111,359 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 109,528 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 106,713 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 101,232 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 101,232 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 98,398 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 98,398 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 96,766 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 96,766 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 93,193 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 93,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 84,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 84,655 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 83,184 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 83,161 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 77,880 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 77,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Oct 2005 51,045 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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FL52 NNM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 FL52 NNM, 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 FL52 NNM registered?

FL52 NNM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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