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B653 SUE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,970 mi
Last recorded24,970 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB653 SUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 24,970 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 23,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 23,489 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 23,485 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 22,925 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 21,524 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 21,037 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 19,963 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 18,509 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 17,231 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 15,829 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 4 Dec 2014 14,970 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 11,989 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 10,889 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 8,930 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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B653 SUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 69,962 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 B653 SUE, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B653 SUE registered?

B653 SUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for B653 SUE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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