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VA02 RMU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

63,148 mi
Last recorded63,148 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 RMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 63,148 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 62,577 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 62,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering shock absorber / damper wet . (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 62,131 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 60,766 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 59,259 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play general play in steering links (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 57,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 55,924 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 54,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2020 54,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 52,890 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 51,451 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 51,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,906 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,728 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,612 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,087 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,339 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,432 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Jul 2008 33,219 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,784 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,319 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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VA02 RMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 VA02 RMU, 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 VA02 RMU registered?

VA02 RMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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