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RW51 GUN

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,832 mi
Last recorded94,832 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW51 GUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 94,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 90,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 84,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 83,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both rear tyres getting low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bent arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,488 miles

Engine & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 79,961 miles

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 78,415 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 25 May 2018 78,415 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 8 May 2017 77,082 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted - Unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,925 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall but not to the cords

Fail 25 May 2016 74,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall but not to the cords

Pass 25 May 2015 63,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads appear low

Fail 22 May 2015 63,801 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads appear low

Pass 9 May 2014 53,193 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 43,856 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 33,910 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 22,173 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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RW51 GUN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RW51 GUN, 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 RW51 GUN registered?

RW51 GUN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is RW51 GUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RW51 GUN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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