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R5 DPD

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,432 mi
Last recorded42,432 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 DPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 42,432 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 42,414 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 42,394 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 42,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Two bulges on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,241 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,035 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,748 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,540 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 10,497 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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R5 DPD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R5 DPD, 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 R5 DPD registered?

R5 DPD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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