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R10 THA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,550 mi
Last recorded86,550 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 THA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 86,550 miles

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

some corrosion on rear shock absorber casings

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2025 86,550 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested nearside front brake calliper leaking and brake disc contaminated (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

some corrosion on rear shock absorber casings

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2024 84,599 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded on casings

some corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,434 miles

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

several areas of corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Aug 2023 81,434 miles

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

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

several areas of corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2022 79,110 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 79,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 76,103 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 76,042 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 73,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 70,177 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,364 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 61,632 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 61,631 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,054 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 57,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,768 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 50,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,940 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,141 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,279 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,294 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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R10 THA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R10 THA, 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 R10 THA registered?

R10 THA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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