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FY52 FAU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 FAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 166,963 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake noisey

Pass 16 Aug 2023 165,536 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 163,177 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 163,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 160,435 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake noisy when tested

Fail 16 Aug 2021 160,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake noisy when tested

Pass 3 Sep 2020 158,634 miles

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Exhaust support bracket broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R16 3mm and has object stuck in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake noisy when tested

Pass 13 Sep 2019 156,109 miles

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 155,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Exhaust support bracket insecure

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

Parking brake noisy

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 155,996 miles

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Exhaust support bracket insecure

Parking brake noisy

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 150,596 miles

front and rear anti roll bars corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Sep 2018 150,549 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear anti roll bars corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Sep 2017 143,181 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 135,532 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 129,999 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 129,999 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 123,628 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 123,605 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 123,605 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 121,128 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 118,085 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 113,732 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 101,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 94,149 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 62,282 miles

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

fault with rear light warning system

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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FY52 FAU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 FY52 FAU, 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 FY52 FAU?

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What year was FY52 FAU registered?

FY52 FAU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is FY52 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 FAU shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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