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HT08 FZH

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,632 mi
Last recorded161,632 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 FZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 161,632 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 139,457 miles

Rear prop shaft vibration damper deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2022 115,076 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 114,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle and by flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 111,920 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 111,913 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 108,749 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 104,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 99,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 99,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 95,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 25 Jul 2016 87,963 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 21 Aug 2015 83,026 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,770 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,201 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,050 miles

faz not detected

Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,682 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 52,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,654 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 51,654 miles

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

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

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

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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HT08 FZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HT08 FZH, 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 HT08 FZH registered?

HT08 FZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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