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REY 3K

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,452 mi
Last recorded106,452 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREY 3K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 106,452 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 106,448 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 103,902 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2024 101,975 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 98,942 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 95,446 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 93,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 93,011 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n\s front bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n\s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 89,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s and o\s front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 80,109 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 80,107 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,134 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 78,031 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 May 2016 69,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 66,590 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 60,382 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 55,145 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,022 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 29,060 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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REY 3K is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 REY 3K, 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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REY 3K is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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