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R4 RRX

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,363 mi
Last recorded117,363 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 RRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 117,363 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 115,182 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 111,934 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 111,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 108,957 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded almost to excess, recommend further inspection/replace (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to emit white light, recommend replace (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged starting to delaminate (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside 2.0mm nearside 3.0mm advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 104,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded next to ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside advise replace (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 104,758 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded next to ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside advise replace (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 100,344 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded almost to excess, advise further inspection/replace (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 96,493 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 96,492 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted/corroded on inner and outer faces, recommend further inspection/replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 91,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,428 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 76,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 69,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection to rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 69,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread separating (winter tyres fitted) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread separating (winter tyres fitted) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection to rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,607 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,852 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,829 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,147 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 29,999 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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R4 RRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R4 RRX, 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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R4 RRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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