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MJ08 RKV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,999 mi
Last recorded157,999 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 RKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 157,999 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 157,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 147,454 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing low on inside edge

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

Underbody trays are fitted which restricts inspection of some testable items

Pass 5 Sep 2014 126,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 126,518 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 104,524 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pads are getting low (will need attention soon)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 104,524 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pads are getting low (will need attention soon)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 85,287 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight noise in offside front wheel bearing

under trays and sill covers fitted at time of test restricting inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,868 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

underbody trays are fitted which restrict inspection of some testable items

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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MJ08 RKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ08 RKV, 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 MJ08 RKV registered?

MJ08 RKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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