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H5 TGH

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,640 mi
Last recorded103,640 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 TGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 103,640 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 98,456 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 98,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 94,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 94,898 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes front and rear coated with grease: no signs of corrosion or weathering present (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fog lamp substitute bulb on

Some signs of weathering to bottom of vehicle and to arms/components but none to the extent that integrity of components is compromised

Undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing or obscuring view of certain components and areas of vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2019 90,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes front and rear coated with grease: no signs of corrosion or weathering present (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fog lamp substitute bulb on

Some signs of weathering to bottom of vehicle and to arms/components but none to the extent that integrity of components is compromised

Undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing or obscuring view of certain components and areas of vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2018 90,984 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,378 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,533 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 78,523 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,417 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,194 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 56,761 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 18 Dec 2012 56,761 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre on 2mm borderline

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,594 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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H5 TGH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 H5 TGH, 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 H5 TGH registered?

H5 TGH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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