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BO51 ZEB

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,085 mi
Last recorded107,085 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 ZEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 107,085 miles

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

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

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Under covers and engine covers fitted obscuring some mechanical components

inner steering joints have slight play

Fail 15 May 2017 107,085 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Under covers and engine covers fitted obscuring some mechanical components

inner steering joints have slight play

Pass 13 May 2016 102,645 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre has a nail in tread

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

inner steering joints have slight play

undercovers and engine covers fitted obscuring some mechanical components

Fail 12 May 2016 102,613 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

O/S/F Tyre has a nail in tread

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

inner steering joints have slight play

undercovers and engine covers fitted obscuring some mechanical components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,462 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have curb damage to the outer sidewalls

nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil on the casing

rear brake pipes corroding

suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 23 Apr 2014 89,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have curb damage to the outer sidewalls

nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil on the casing

rear brake pipes corroding

suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,817 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,392 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,253 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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BO51 ZEB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BO51 ZEB, 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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BO51 ZEB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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