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A16 DNO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,483 mi
Last recorded163,483 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 163,483 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 155,813 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 152,133 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 133,142 miles

Advise corrosion on rear of centre box

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

Pass 9 May 2022 119,567 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 119,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 110,745 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 110,745 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2020 102,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn smooth inner edge and close to 1.6mm

Pass 2 May 2019 93,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 93,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,643 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,670 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,666 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 66,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced and slow to react (3.7.B.6b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not working and glass cracked

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

eml light on dash

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,496 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 65,496 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,805 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 58,804 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,370 miles

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)

offside front antiroll bar linkage upper gaiter in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2012 44,310 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,211 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2011 36,187 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 29,785 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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A16 DNO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 A16 DNO, 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 A16 DNO registered?

A16 DNO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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