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HIL 558

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

233,934 mi
Last recorded233,934 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 558
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 233,934 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 223,905 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 223,905 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 215,202 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 200,794 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 186,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 186,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 172,252 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 172,252 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 164,479 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 151,476 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 151,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 140,790 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 124,398 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 124,398 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 105,021 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 86,857 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 68,202 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,259 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 33,062 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 24,908 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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HIL 558 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HIL 558, 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 HIL 558 registered?

HIL 558 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is HIL 558 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 558 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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