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FP52 TXK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

151,710 mi
Last recorded151,710 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 TXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 151,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 151,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 148,869 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 148,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 146,636 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 143,044 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on inner edge's n/s ON limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 139,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (Pre: 1 July 2003)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 139,278 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (Pre: 1 July 2003)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 130,295 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 120,864 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 114,127 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 109,200 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 104,425 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

check engine light on

windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,078 miles

both front tyes worn on outer edges

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 10 Nov 2015 97,659 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 95,188 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 92,401 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 89,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,916 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,694 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre valve in poor condition

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2010 84,136 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 82,018 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 79,242 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 76,699 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 74,533 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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FP52 TXK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FP52 TXK, 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 FP52 TXK registered?

FP52 TXK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is FP52 TXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 TXK shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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