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RCB 542

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,601 mi
Last recorded50,601 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCB 542
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 50,601 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged and repaired with tape

Pass 28 Feb 2025 49,580 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged and repaired with tape

Pass 8 Feb 2024 49,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog light lens broken

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged and repaired with tape

Fail 1 Feb 2024 48,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm (CENTRAL) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower fog light lens broken

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged and repaired with tape

Pass 2 Feb 2023 48,016 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 48,016 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 47,415 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 47,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 47,114 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 46,516 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 46,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 45,436 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp taped

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,355 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 42,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 37,418 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 37,418 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 33,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,409 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,871 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,194 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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RCB 542 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RCB 542, 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 RCB 542 registered?

RCB 542 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is RCB 542 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCB 542 shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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