2002 Mercedes CLK 4.7L Petrol · PL52 VNE
2002 Mercedes CLK (4.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 133,577 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CLK
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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PL52 VNE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 133,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL52 VNE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes Clk (PL52 VNE) between November 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
PL52 VNE Mileage History
- 01/11/2022130,865 mi
- 06/04/2024132,796 mi+1,931 mi
- 05/04/2025133,137 mi+341 mi
- 11/05/2026133,577 mi+440 mi
Average of roughly 770 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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