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HG08 MVA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,774 mi
Last recorded156,774 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 MVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 156,774 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 152,722 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 146,924 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Fail 14 Oct 2020 146,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Pass 11 Jan 2020 143,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 143,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 130,843 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 123,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 114,516 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 104,522 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 104,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 92,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 73,588 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,588 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HG08 MVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HG08 MVA, 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 HG08 MVA registered?

HG08 MVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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