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M200 LEL

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,929 mi
Last recorded137,929 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 LEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 137,929 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 7 May 2024 137,929 miles

rear springs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2023 130,180 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 128,902 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 128,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 124,007 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 Aug 2021 124,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Aug 2020 118,511 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 118,296 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 centre d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 116,243 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 112,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2016 107,781 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 107,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 99,226 miles

Front BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE WEARING

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

TYRE DEFLATION WARNING LAMP ON

UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 26 Oct 2015 99,226 miles

Front BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE WEARING

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

TYRE DEFLATION WARNING LAMP ON

UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 13 Nov 2014 90,843 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 90,823 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 81,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2012 73,247 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,417 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,033 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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M200 LEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 M200 LEL, 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 M200 LEL registered?

M200 LEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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