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N12 NCT

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

37,723 mi
Last recorded37,723 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 NCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 37,723 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 37,723 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 37,174 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 37,174 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 36,790 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 36,253 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 35,505 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 35,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 34,780 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 34,779 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 34,427 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 34,093 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,529 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 33,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 33,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 33,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,397 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 32,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,000 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 32,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective airbag light on (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre deteriorating

engine covers fitted

offside rear tyre deteroirating

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

offside front tyre slightly cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Oct 2014 31,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

offside front tyre slightly cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 30,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,825 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,641 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 28,641 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,321 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,540 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 23,817 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 22,495 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,170 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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N12 NCT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 N12 NCT, 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.

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What year was N12 NCT registered?

N12 NCT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is N12 NCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 NCT shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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