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CO53 COX

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,403 mi
Last recorded166,403 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO53 COX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 166,403 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 160,838 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 160,678 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 159,866 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both centre & rear corroding, but exhaust system secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Transmission pan corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2020 159,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at point above fuel tank on N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 158,549 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres feathered

Fail 13 May 2019 158,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres feathered

Pass 8 May 2018 157,655 miles

Engine cover/under shields fitted

Nearside Front to Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 157,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover/under shields fitted

Nearside Front to Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 157,065 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 156,172 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 156,172 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 142,080 miles

rear tyres close to limits

Fail 3 Feb 2015 142,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre on limits

rear tyres close to limits

Pass 6 Feb 2014 137,021 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 111,675 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 89,287 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 89,287 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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CO53 COX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CO53 COX, 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 CO53 COX registered?

CO53 COX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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