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KY08 OBC

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,018 mi
Last recorded60,018 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 OBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 60,018 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 60,016 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front fog light

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake juddar when driven but not when in rbt

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,104 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on outer edge

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

parking brake efforts fluctuating,rear discs possibly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 56,104 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (nearside low) (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on outer edge

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

parking brake efforts fluctuating,rear discs possibly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,831 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 51,831 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 46,635 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 46,589 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front 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 27 Feb 2014 42,105 miles

n/s/r discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,684 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 34,502 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,159 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 18,363 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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KY08 OBC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KY08 OBC, 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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KY08 OBC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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