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RK08 LHE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,576 mi
Last recorded21,576 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 LHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 21,576 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 21,576 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 21,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 21,074 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 20,511 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Rear tyres are starting to crack on outer shoulder

Fail 31 Oct 2016 20,505 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement BETWEEN OUTER BORDER AND CHARACTERS (6.3.4g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front reg plate cracked

Front tyres are under inflated

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Rear tyres are starting to crack on outer shoulder

Run flat tyre indicator illuminated

Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,726 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 18,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,910 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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RK08 LHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK08 LHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RK08 LHE?

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What year was RK08 LHE registered?

RK08 LHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is RK08 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 LHE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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