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CV08 CNK

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

145,121 mi
Last recorded145,121 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 CNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 145,121 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 145,072 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2018 145,071 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2017 131,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 131,061 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 91,299 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 91,298 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 79,585 miles

brake pipes are covered in grease and cannot be checked for corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2015 79,585 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes are covered in grease and cannot be checked for corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,574 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 67,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 62,661 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake lamp not always going off

plastic covers fitted on underside not allowing full inspection of components

plastic sill covers fitted

unable to see base of rear coil springs nsr and osr

Fail 28 Mar 2013 62,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake lamp not always going off

plastic covers fitted on underside not allowing full inspection of components

plastic sill covers fitted

unable to see base of rear coil springs nsr and osr

Fail 8 Mar 2012 53,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,291 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 45,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,893 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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CV08 CNK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CV08 CNK, 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 CV08 CNK registered?

CV08 CNK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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