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AVI 6834

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,248 mi
Last recorded81,248 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVI 6834
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 81,248 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 81,207 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 75,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And Slight Play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 57,552 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 57,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 40,036 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 40,025 miles

Central brake light inop

Pass 9 Dec 2020 39,601 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 39,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 39,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 39,460 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2018 38,841 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 37,834 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 36,496 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 36,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,543 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 33,264 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 31,735 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 27,752 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 27,752 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 21,795 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,669 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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AVI 6834 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AVI 6834, 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 AVI 6834 registered?

AVI 6834 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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