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VA52 NLF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,526 mi
Last recorded97,526 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 NLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 97,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 96,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear park brake effort lower than offside

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 92,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside hand brake effort lower than offside

Pass 20 Dec 2019 87,508 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 75,893 miles

Offside rear fog lamp light intensity reduced

Fail 10 Nov 2018 75,893 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear fog lamp light intensity reduced

Pass 22 Apr 2017 66,221 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe at nearside front and offside front inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Inner rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 61,682 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 55,324 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre going bald on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 55,324 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre going bald on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,480 miles

Offside front tyre cracked around outer shoulder

Fail 25 Oct 2013 49,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre cracked around outer shoulder

Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre has cuts in tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,567 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,478 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,519 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,500 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,002 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,145 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 30,145 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 25,221 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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VA52 NLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VA52 NLF, 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 VA52 NLF registered?

VA52 NLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is VA52 NLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 NLF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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