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FL52 VTA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,893 mi
Last recorded124,893 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 VTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 124,893 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 124,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 122,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 120,474 miles

front worn on inside edges and cracking slightly

rear tyres slightly worn

Fail 1 Oct 2016 120,474 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front worn on inside edges and cracking slightly

rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2015 118,881 miles

Offside tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2014 115,326 miles

N/S/R tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 1 Oct 2013 111,476 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 111,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 107,422 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 102,529 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to inner & outer sidewalls,cord/ply not visable,would recommend attention

Fail 28 Sep 2011 102,529 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has damage to inner & outer sidewalls,cord/ply not visable,would recommend attention

Pass 28 Sep 2010 97,391 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 97,391 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs worn,would recommend replacing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 91,459 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 85,643 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 80,161 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 80,161 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 63,010 miles

front brake pads very low

Pass 19 Nov 2005 46,836 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 46,518 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)

rear brake pads low

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 VTA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTA, 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

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What year was FL52 VTA registered?

FL52 VTA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is FL52 VTA safe to buy?

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