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RK58 EAR

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,467 mi
Last recorded93,467 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 EAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 93,467 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 93,467 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,275 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 84,805 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,321 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014 68,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2012 60,024 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f fog light smashed

Fail 31 Aug 2011 51,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front discs badly scored

n/s/f fog light smashed

front pads very 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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RK58 EAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RK58 EAR, 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 RK58 EAR registered?

RK58 EAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is RK58 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK58 EAR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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