CarVerify

Free Car Check

LY52 NVU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,435 mi
Last recorded76,435 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 NVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 76,435 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

suspension components corroded

under trays/sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2025 75,525 miles

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

suspension components corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2024 74,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill /jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2023 74,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

suspension components corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2022 72,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair o/s low

suspension components corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2021 71,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2021 71,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2020 71,090 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front exhaust clamp corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2020 71,076 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front exhaust clamp corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2017 69,804 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 61,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f steering idler arm slight free play

n/s/f tyre badly scrubbing inner edge also deterioreted cracks in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

deep cut on inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre but not exposing cords

fuel lines corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2014 55,114 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

deep cut on inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre but not exposing cords

fuel lines corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,335 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,069 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 48,060 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

inside shoulder bald on offside front tyre

Pass 16 May 2011 41,804 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 41,800 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 34,193 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,080 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,777 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 19,488 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 16,100 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LY52 NVU 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 79.2%.

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 LY52 NVU, 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 LY52 NVU?

You can check the full history of LY52 NVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LY52 NVU registered?

LY52 NVU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is LY52 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY52 NVU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY52 NVU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LY52 NVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.