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RM53 ROB

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,585 mi
Last recorded45,585 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM53 ROB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 45,585 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 45,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 43,841 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 41,063 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 39,879 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 37,002 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 37,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 33,619 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 30,262 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 26,969 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 21,840 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 19,155 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 19,155 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 17,954 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,797 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre treads 3mm

Pass 27 May 2014 14,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 13,170 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 11,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 10,573 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 10,559 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn unevenly on their outer edges. Nearside front wheel shows slight damage on outer rim due to kerbing.

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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RM53 ROB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RM53 ROB, 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 RM53 ROB registered?

RM53 ROB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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