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FL58 RXM

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,946 mi
Last recorded122,946 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 RXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 122,946 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective both side & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Mudguard insecure

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

under trays & sills covers fitted time of the test

Pass 2 Sep 2025 119,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 119,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 114,827 miles

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

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

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

under tray & sills covers fitted time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2023 107,411 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 107,148 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust fittings corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 96,532 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 10 Dec 2021 96,532 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,505 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 79,623 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 78,055 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 78,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 76,514 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)

advise n/s/f tyre sidewall split

advise o/s/f height sensor broken

Fail 2 Dec 2016 76,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise n/s/f tyre sidewall split

advise o/s/f height sensor broken

Pass 12 Nov 2015 74,233 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 74,233 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 71,617 miles

front tyres worn on edges. rear tyres at 3mm.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,950 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 43,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,095 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

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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FL58 RXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FL58 RXM, 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 FL58 RXM registered?

FL58 RXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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