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SN52 FUF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

114,400 mi
Last recorded114,400 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 FUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 114,400 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

cracking on both rear tyres

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear sub-frame covered in underseal

Pass 28 Feb 2025 113,774 miles

cracking on both rear tyres

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear sub-frame covered in underseal

Fail 24 Feb 2025 113,773 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front, lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear sub-frame covered in underseal

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 1 Feb 2024 113,100 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses faded / scored - beam images quite poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly perished / splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tailgate handle sticking

Pass 27 Feb 2023 112,811 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished / splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tailgate handle sticking

Fail 13 Feb 2023 112,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished / splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tailgate handle sticking

Pass 26 Jan 2022 111,994 miles

rear sub-frame covered in underseal

Fail 25 Jan 2022 111,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside washer jet inop (3.5 (a))

rear sub-frame covered in underseal

Pass 26 Jan 2021 111,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear / rear floor to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all suspension components at rear corroded

both rear shockabsorbers reduced damping effect

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2021 111,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective dip (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective dip (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear / rear floor to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all suspension components at rear corroded

both rear shockabsorbers reduced damping effect

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 110,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both very soft (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 110,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front ball joint boot torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear ball joint boot torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear ball joint boot torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near limit and also perished ( 205/55 R16 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both very soft (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 109,538 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2018 108,591 miles

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

uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 8 Feb 2018 108,590 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front, lower front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside front lower front (2.4.G.2)

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

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 25 Jan 2017 107,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all showing slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

front lower rear arm bushes showing slight separation of bonding

Pass 22 Feb 2016 106,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 106,092 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges/shoulders

Fail 15 Jan 2015 106,092 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges/shoulders

Pass 16 Jan 2014 105,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre nearing limit

Fail 16 Jan 2014 105,389 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 18 Jan 2013 104,169 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 104,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 97,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 88,823 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 79,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 69,848 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre just legal 1.61mm

Pass 30 Apr 2007 54,970 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 49,941 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 49,941 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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SN52 FUF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 SN52 FUF, 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 SN52 FUF registered?

SN52 FUF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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