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CV08 ZRE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,065 mi
Last recorded136,065 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 ZRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 136,065 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 132,953 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust bracket rotted off

Pass 20 Aug 2016 122,645 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 121,188 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

advisory ../ under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 102,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisery;plastic oversills fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2015 101,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisery;plastic oversills fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 82,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2014 82,240 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 34,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,683 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,530 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 37,769 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 37,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZRE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZRE, 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 ZRE registered?

CV08 ZRE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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