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ML58 AVF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,811 mi
Last recorded148,811 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 AVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 148,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 148,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 140,839 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 140,838 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 131,393 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 131,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 124,404 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 121,227 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 121,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 115,518 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 115,403 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,274 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Slight leak from diff

Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,769 miles

Front front pads low

Offside Rear tyre low 3mm

Fail 17 Aug 2016 76,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed webbing exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front front pads low

Offside Rear tyre low 3mm

Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,769 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,747 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,440 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,440 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,038 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 33,538 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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ML58 AVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML58 AVF, 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 ML58 AVF registered?

ML58 AVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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