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J9 CHD

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,997 mi
Last recorded156,997 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 CHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 156,997 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 124,563 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 124,563 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 91,434 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 62,938 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 62,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,306 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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J9 CHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J9 CHD, 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 J9 CHD registered?

J9 CHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is J9 CHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 CHD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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