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MB52 BUS

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,499 mi
Last recorded40,499 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB52 BUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 40,499 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 40,333 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 39,945 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 39,225 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 38,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 37,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 36,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 34,185 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,334 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 31,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,983 miles

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

brake wear warning light on.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,953 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,898 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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MB52 BUS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MB52 BUS, 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 MB52 BUS registered?

MB52 BUS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is MB52 BUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB52 BUS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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