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AO57 KDN

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,918 mi
Last recorded74,918 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 KDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,918 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 74,917 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm run flat damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread almost to cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,285 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S + N/S - Outer Arms (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres are cracking on sidewalls

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 71,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Inner Arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S + N/S - Outer Arms (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres are cracking on sidewalls

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,375 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some coponents in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some coponents under side

Fail 30 Jun 2016 69,375 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side front head light not working (1.7.5a)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some coponents in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some coponents under side

Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,765 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 57,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 57,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,260 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,370 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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AO57 KDN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO57 KDN, 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 AO57 KDN registered?

AO57 KDN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is AO57 KDN safe to buy?

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