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A4 PBY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,241 mi
Last recorded107,241 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 PBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 107,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 104,669 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 102,256 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 99,516 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 94,790 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 93,987 miles

under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Pass 28 Feb 2020 93,373 miles

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of components

Pass 25 Feb 2019 92,890 miles

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Fail 25 Feb 2019 92,886 miles

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

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 85,491 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,289 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,248 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 60,098 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 55,133 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 49,719 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,809 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Feb 2012 44,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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A4 PBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 A4 PBY, 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 A4 PBY registered?

A4 PBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is A4 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 PBY 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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