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HC05 HDC

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,649 mi
Last recorded57,649 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC05 HDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 57,649 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 57,103 miles

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

Rear Parking brake has 54% imbalance.

Fail 29 Jul 2025 57,103 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake has 54% imbalance.

Pass 15 Jul 2024 56,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2023 56,042 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2022 55,494 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 55,494 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 54,484 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 54,089 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 52,955 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 50,984 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 50,984 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 47,927 miles

TRIGGER POINT NOT MET ON EMISSIONS

Pass 1 Aug 2015 44,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2014 41,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads look low unable to view fully.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2013 36,266 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,935 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2011 26,310 miles

trims fitted to outersills

unable to fully view front brake pads

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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HC05 HDC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HC05 HDC, 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 HC05 HDC registered?

HC05 HDC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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