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C98 RSR

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,876 mi
Last recorded59,876 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC98 RSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 59,876 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 59,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 56,568 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 50,704 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2024 50,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2023 48,048 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 43,019 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & off/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear ) n/s & off/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 38,337 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 38,134 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,699 miles

Slight damage to sidewalls of NSF, NSR tyres

Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,226 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,854 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,307 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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C98 RSR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C98 RSR, 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 C98 RSR registered?

C98 RSR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is C98 RSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C98 RSR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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