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SW58 RTW

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,459 mi
Last recorded109,459 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 RTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 109,459 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 107,628 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 107,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 106,312 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 104,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on the front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Wing mirror glass discoloured

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Transmission oil pan corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 104,454 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on the front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Wing mirror glass discoloured

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Transmission oil pan corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,680 miles

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

exhaust corroded rear box

Pass 3 Sep 2020 95,443 miles

Offside Front stick on mirror fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2020 95,422 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 86,331 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK GOING ON TO EXHAUST

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 74,543 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2016 74,543 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2015 66,060 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

o/s/f foglight glass cracked

o/s/f thrust arm bush seperating

oil leak

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2015 65,287 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 59,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 55,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f foglight glass cracked

o/s/f tyre low on edges & cracking around centre tread

Fail 7 Sep 2013 55,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f foglight glass cracked

o/s/f tyre low on edges & cracking around centre tread

Pass 6 Oct 2012 44,614 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 31,761 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Split On Inner Sidewall

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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SW58 RTW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SW58 RTW, 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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SW58 RTW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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