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HIB 237

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,798 mi
Last recorded129,798 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIB 237
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 129,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 125,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 120,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 116,629 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 116,596 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 111,672 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 111,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rea rof front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm of front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 102,237 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,282 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 94,276 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,600 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,992 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 69,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,288 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 43,282 miles

Nearside Rear 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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HIB 237 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 HIB 237, 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 HIB 237 registered?

HIB 237 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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