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A16 UMP

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,736 mi
Last recorded93,736 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 UMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 93,736 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 91,183 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 87,910 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 81,597 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 77,483 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 69,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 65,170 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 65,170 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 10 May 2019 59,198 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 53,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 44,463 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 36,889 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 36,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 28,305 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 28,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 26,972 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 24,815 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 22,750 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 20,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 20,381 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,712 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 UMP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A16 UMP, 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 UMP registered?

A16 UMP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is A16 UMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 UMP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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