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VU52 FFO

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

166,718 mi
Last recorded166,718 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 FFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 166,718 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 166,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 164,769 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 164,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 163,375 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 163,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2022 162,231 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 154,272 miles

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

Offside Mirror deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 146,992 miles

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

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

Offside mirror deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 142,269 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 142,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 130,959 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 130,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 120,959 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 111,118 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 111,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer tread (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front tyre slightly worn outer edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 99,200 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 99,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R16W Michelin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 87,110 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 87,110 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 77,287 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,978 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 66,127 miles

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,947 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 6 Dec 2010 56,370 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,713 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,361 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,714 miles

nearside rear tyre 2-3 mm

offside rear tyre 2-3 mm

Fail 27 Nov 2007 38,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre 2-3 mm

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre 2-3 mm

Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,143 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 25,127 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 FFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 VU52 FFO, 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 FFO registered?

VU52 FFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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