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G9 SFF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,589 mi
Last recorded61,589 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 SFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,589 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 56,588 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear brakes scraping(parking brake)

Fail 20 Oct 2021 56,588 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear brakes scraping(parking brake)

Pass 23 Jan 2020 55,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 55,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 53,554 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 50,158 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 38,610 miles

Front discs pitted and worn

both rear tyres perished

centre tailbox mount broken

n/s/f tyre worn at edge

Fail 26 Jun 2017 38,610 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Front discs pitted and worn

both rear tyres perished

centre tailbox mount broken

n/s/f tyre worn at edge

Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,347 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 20,854 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 20,788 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 20,249 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 14,659 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 11,462 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 8,206 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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G9 SFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G9 SFF, 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 G9 SFF registered?

G9 SFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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