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A5 RVD

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,371 mi
Last recorded57,371 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 57,371 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 56,860 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 56,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 55,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 54,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 54,063 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

plastic sills fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Nov 2019 53,464 miles

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

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 52,126 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 52,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,099 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 50,827 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,620 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 50,620 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint both lower (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 49,736 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted obscuring view to sills

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,879 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 37,765 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,710 miles

slight wear to both front lower balljoints

Pass 25 Nov 2009 27,490 miles

nearside front tyre partially worn on outer tread edge

offside front tyre very close too legal limit (1.9mm)/ worn on outer tread edge

Pass 26 Nov 2008 23,061 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,773 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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A5 RVD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A5 RVD, 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 A5 RVD registered?

A5 RVD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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