MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside 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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Almost to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Almost to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE08 SJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AE08 SJL, 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 AE08 SJL registered?
AE08 SJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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