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DAN 61

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,691 mi
Last recorded89,691 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAN 61
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 89,691 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 88,971 miles

under tray fitted at time of the test

Pass 12 Dec 2018 88,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,623 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 81,922 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 71,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 245/40w17xl (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 245/40w17xl (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 60,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 60,288 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 60,286 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 49,996 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 35,862 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 35,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,923 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

offside front tyre has cracks in tread patern

Fail 23 Apr 2011 21,923 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

offside front tyre has cracks in tread patern

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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DAN 61 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 78.6%.

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 DAN 61, 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 DAN 61 registered?

DAN 61 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is DAN 61 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAN 61 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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