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FL52 VSZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,261 mi
Last recorded57,261 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 VSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 57,261 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 53,654 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 53,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 52,917 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 52,856 miles

Offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2022 52,849 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 52,730 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 52,666 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 52,293 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 51,084 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 51,084 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,409 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 49,221 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,441 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 44,413 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,660 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,369 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,665 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,667 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,069 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 31,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,846 miles

Damage to offside front tyre side wall

Lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,507 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 23,740 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 VSZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FL52 VSZ, 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 FL52 VSZ?

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What year was FL52 VSZ registered?

FL52 VSZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is FL52 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 VSZ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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