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HF08 ETV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,521 mi
Last recorded109,521 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 ETV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 109,521 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4X DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 109,521 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4X DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 96,374 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 94,267 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 93,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 92,616 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 90,268 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 88,112 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 87,421 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 85,778 miles

alternator belt cracking

Pass 21 May 2013 84,690 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 84,146 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 84,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,898 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 66,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

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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HF08 ETV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF08 ETV, 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 HF08 ETV registered?

HF08 ETV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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