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ML08 SZZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,591 mi
Last recorded114,591 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 SZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 114,591 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 114,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 107,664 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2020 107,496 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2019 99,984 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 99,981 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 90,121 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 88,932 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,285 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,347 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,696 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,527 miles

N/S/F wheel buckled

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,539 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,861 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

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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ML08 SZZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML08 SZZ, 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 ML08 SZZ registered?

ML08 SZZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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