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MK08 VNN

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,219 mi
Last recorded131,219 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 131,219 miles

n/s/f/ track rod end slight play

n/s/f/ tyre edges worn low-o/s/f/ d bush slight play

Fail 10 Sep 2018 131,219 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/r/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f/ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f/ tyre edges worn low-o/s/f/ d bush slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2017 125,808 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm bush (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 125,804 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on the edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre is just legal .... advice change

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on the inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine light is on

Pass 7 Mar 2016 111,759 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 96,112 miles

front wipers perished

Fail 12 Mar 2015 96,112 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front wipers perished

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limits 2/1.6mm

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,768 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 86,768 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,611 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 68,955 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 10 May 2012 68,955 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 49,342 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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MK08 VNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 MK08 VNN, 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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MK08 VNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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