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RA53 LRS

2018 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

51,717 mi
Last recorded51,717 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 LRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 51,717 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 109,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 39,490 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 103,726 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 35,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 99,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 93,754 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 28,197 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 89,604 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 89,405 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 89,320 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 18,290 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tire's are on 3mm of tread

outer shoulder wear to both front tire's

Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,139 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 84,139 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 80,135 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,937 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 76,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,483 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,946 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,796 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 55,038 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 50,982 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,607 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 45,605 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,716 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,882 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,275 miles

Front tyres uneven wear

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 23,956 miles

Front brake pads & discs worn low

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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RA53 LRS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 RA53 LRS, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RA53 LRS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2018.

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