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JR53 KEZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,850 mi
Last recorded135,850 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR53 KEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 135,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 132,652 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2024 132,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2023 132,582 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 132,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 129,786 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on gear box

Pass 24 Feb 2021 124,798 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission sump in poor condition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake release mechanism sticking -needs to be released manually with pedal

Pass 26 Feb 2020 124,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre appears to have a slow puncture or leak of air

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated foot pedal sticks. Needs to be released manually (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 124,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre appears to have a slow puncture or leak of air

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated foot pedal sticks. Needs to be released manually (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 123,852 miles

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

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

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Fail 27 Feb 2019 123,851 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 8 Feb 2018 122,270 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 114,453 miles

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 23 Feb 2016 106,060 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 105,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 105,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,859 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 82,120 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,912 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,772 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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JR53 KEZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JR53 KEZ, 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 JR53 KEZ registered?

JR53 KEZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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