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AV08 RTO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,771 mi
Last recorded53,771 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 RTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 53,771 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 53,392 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 53,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 52,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake discs rusty/pitted on inner surfaces

Fail 22 Oct 2018 52,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front brake discs rusty/pitted on inner surfaces

Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,718 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 51,289 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 50,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 48,837 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,487 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,394 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,824 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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AV08 RTO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV08 RTO, 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 AV08 RTO registered?

AV08 RTO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is AV08 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 RTO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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