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A5 FCF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,601 mi
Last recorded44,601 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 44,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 39,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 33,562 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 28,433 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 28,424 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 28,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 28,083 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 27,537 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 26,457 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 25,720 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 24,083 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 23,082 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Boot space full obscuring some components in area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside front tyre nail/object in inner edge of tread

Nearside rear tyre old 2010 y o m

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever travel long

Service brake efficiency low 56%

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Dec 2015 23,082 miles

Boot space full obscuring some components in area

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre nail/object in inner edge of tread

Nearside rear tyre old 2010 y o m

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever travel long

Service brake efficiency low 56%

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 21,125 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 19,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 18,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 16,405 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside & nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

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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A5 FCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A5 FCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 FCF registered?

A5 FCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is A5 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FCF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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