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FRE 1R

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

75,097 mi
Last recorded75,097 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRE 1R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 75,097 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 74,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 71,800 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (ball joint points up, nut on top) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges 225-40-18 92Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges 225-40-18 92Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 67,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2022 63,152 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 58,934 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 50,926 miles

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

both rear tires getting low 3mm

long park brake leaver travel

Pass 21 Sep 2018 45,132 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 40,548 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,006 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 30,689 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 26,116 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 20,493 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 15,335 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 15,355 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 9,614 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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FRE 1R is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 FRE 1R, 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 FRE 1R registered?

FRE 1R is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is FRE 1R safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRE 1R shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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