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C8 STL

2023 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

18,380 mi
Last recorded18,380 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 STL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2023
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 18,380 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2026 62,769 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all underneath ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s edges (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2025 59,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 57,370 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 57,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault warning light on (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 55,012 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,504 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 48,342 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 47,906 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,949 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 45,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

cracking on rear tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre low tread and cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2011 38,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,158 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,440 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 36,143 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,403 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,359 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 26,292 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,784 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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C8 STL is a 2023 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C8 STL, 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 3 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C8 STL registered?

C8 STL is a 2023 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 April 2023.

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