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DB51 ABY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,731 mi
Last recorded57,731 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB51 ABY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 57,731 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2026 56,993 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 55,427 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 53,122 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 51,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 47,798 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 44,806 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 41,702 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 38,033 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 34,147 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 34,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 32,670 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 32,655 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center section (7.1.1)

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)

front pads getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,948 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,157 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 20,730 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,416 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 15,082 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 15,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,475 miles

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

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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DB51 ABY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DB51 ABY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DB51 ABY registered?

DB51 ABY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is DB51 ABY safe to buy?

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