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A868 GAP

2011 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests40 (30 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,879 mi
Last recorded165,879 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk49,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA868 GAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

30 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 165,879 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 92,906 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 158,900 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 158,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 92,878 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 153,051 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 92,075 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 150,272 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 150,272 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 91,731 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 145,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 145,462 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 91,208 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 130,615 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,178 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 113,595 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 113,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 88,445 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 102,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door has slight dent

Pass 3 Feb 2018 81,059 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 85,168 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 85,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 75,724 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2016 65,285 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 65,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,188 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 71,134 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 51,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2014 65,706 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 39,966 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 60,267 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 60,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 54,395 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 54,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,684 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 44,788 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,832 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 39,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,760 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,127 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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A868 GAP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 49,136 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 A868 GAP, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A868 GAP registered?

A868 GAP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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