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PLZ 9973

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,723 mi
Last recorded89,723 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 9973
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 89,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 89,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 87,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. *Advise replacement* (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. *Advise replacement* (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nsr & Osr. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 85,384 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 81,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Ns & Os. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 81,328 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Ns & Os. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 75,600 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 66,806 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,386 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,404 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 29,799 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 29,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,804 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn unevnly.

Nearside rear tyre has a cut excess <25mm. but deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 25,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre worn unevnly.

Nearside rear tyre has a cut excess <25mm. but deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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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PLZ 9973 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLZ 9973, 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 PLZ 9973 registered?

PLZ 9973 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is PLZ 9973 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLZ 9973 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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