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C17 RSB

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,520 mi
Last recorded85,520 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 RSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 85,520 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 83,169 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 80,255 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor going to flexi both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 77,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to nearside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 70,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 66,110 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,440 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 54,321 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,333 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,381 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,422 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of covered area

Pass 2 Feb 2015 28,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 26,652 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 24,817 miles

slight damage to sidewall o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,113 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,240 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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C17 RSB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C17 RSB, 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 C17 RSB registered?

C17 RSB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is C17 RSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 RSB shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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