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R233 JPH

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,880 mi
Last recorded107,880 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 JPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 107,880 miles

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

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2025 106,707 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 105,253 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Requires to be Changed Soon ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 103,504 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Slightly Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 102,331 miles

Covers & shield fitted

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 100,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 97,236 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 97,236 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 93,321 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 88,235 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 88,235 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 81,452 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 75,623 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 67,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 67,826 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 58,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

glow plug light on

Pass 21 May 2013 58,676 miles

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

glow plug light on

Pass 29 May 2012 48,775 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 35,997 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 35,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R233 JPH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R233 JPH, 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 R233 JPH registered?

R233 JPH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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