MOT Status
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101,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexible hoses starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective mountings and clamps corroded excessively (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm ball joint gaitor split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexible hoses starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective mountings and clamps corroded excessively (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor arm ball joint gaitor not fully secured (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipes slightly corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front brake pads slightly worn low
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres starting to crack in tread.
engine management light on.
EML on
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
EML on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KU08 XCH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 KU08 XCH, 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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KU08 XCH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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