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R28 AME

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,519 mi
Last recorded101,519 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 AME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 101,519 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 99,623 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 96,097 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 92,569 miles

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

underbody covers fitted some parts and structure are obscured

Pass 16 Feb 2022 89,008 miles

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

underbody covers fitted some parts and structure are obscured

Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,361 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,192 miles

underbody covers fitted some parts and structure are obscured

Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,708 miles

under body covers fitted some parts obscured

Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,388 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine bay and under body covers fitted some parts obscured

Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,079 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,438 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/r tyre has cuts in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,512 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 41,324 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 41,297 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,567 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 20,558 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre cut in tread

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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R28 AME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R28 AME, 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 R28 AME registered?

R28 AME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is R28 AME safe to buy?

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