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129,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front Wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Spring Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front Wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Spring Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front Bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front Bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front Brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Steel Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front Brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f seat tilt inop
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DK08 XVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 DK08 XVL, 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 DK08 XVL registered?
DK08 XVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 March 2008.
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