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NG52 FTJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,487 mi
Last recorded62,487 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 FTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 62,487 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 62,483 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 61,809 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 61,794 miles

BAS(brake assist)warning light on

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 59,758 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,271 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,810 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,047 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracking needs replacing

Fail 25 Feb 2016 53,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear tyre side walls cracking needs replacing

engine light on

Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,898 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 52,898 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 50,864 miles

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,082 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,315 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,662 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low,worn on outside edge.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,921 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 35,900 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,930 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 24,789 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 24,031 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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NG52 FTJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NG52 FTJ, 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 NG52 FTJ registered?

NG52 FTJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is NG52 FTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG52 FTJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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