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VU52 FFL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

116,949 mi
Last recorded116,949 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 FFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 116,949 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 113,330 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 102,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 93,385 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 88,078 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 85,497 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 81,285 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 75,770 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 75,770 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,409 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,664 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 58,002 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 53,458 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 53,154 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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VU52 FFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VU52 FFL, 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 VU52 FFL registered?

VU52 FFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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The MOT history for VU52 FFL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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