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J30 RMM

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

240,387 mi
Last recorded240,387 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 RMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 240,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from exhaust rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 224,239 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 224,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 209,999 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe one missing

rear chassis and cross member rusty

Fail 12 May 2023 209,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe one missing

rear chassis and cross member rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2020 208,965 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 208,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 201,410 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 201,399 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 190,429 miles

nearside rear shock absorber weak in operation, no leak or wear found

Fail 16 Nov 2017 190,426 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shock absorber weak in operation, no leak or wear found

Pass 27 Oct 2016 175,452 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear suspension slightly soft in operation

Pass 3 Nov 2015 159,296 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted but not fouling

Pass 5 Nov 2014 143,057 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 116,412 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 96,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 70,702 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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J30 RMM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J30 RMM, 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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J30 RMM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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