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MK08 CYH

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,234 mi
Last recorded184,234 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 CYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 184,234 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 184,233 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 180,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 176,607 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 176,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt most rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 170,674 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 170,674 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 161,886 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 134,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 134,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 108,944 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust front mount corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 85,217 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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MK08 CYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MK08 CYH, 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 MK08 CYH registered?

MK08 CYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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