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CAV 8S

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,971 mi
Last recorded69,971 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAV 8S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2026 69,971 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 69,410 miles

Front Both headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 67,740 miles

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (Chalked which one) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 65,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 59,624 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 54,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 50,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 47,460 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 44,294 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 41,113 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint back (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 39,375 miles

UNDER-TRAY FITTED

Pass 29 Aug 2015 35,273 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 28,737 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,170 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,032 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,079 miles

heavy vibration in exhaust

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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CAV 8S is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CAV 8S, 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 CAV 8S registered?

CAV 8S is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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