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J1 RYS

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,290 mi
Last recorded104,290 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 RYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 104,290 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 101,198 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 97,926 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 92,746 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 89,083 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 85,766 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 82,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 77,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,018 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,116 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,430 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 54,343 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 48,753 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,490 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,806 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,638 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil leak on to near side exhaust.

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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J1 RYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc 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 J1 RYS, 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 J1 RYS registered?

J1 RYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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