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RY08 EUA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,900 mi
Last recorded37,900 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 EUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 37,900 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,792 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 37,103 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 36,591 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 36,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 35,993 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 35,687 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 34,590 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,590 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,614 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front inner brake pads appear approx half worn

slight wear on front tyre edges

small splits in both rear tyre sidewalls

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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RY08 EUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RY08 EUA, 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 RY08 EUA registered?

RY08 EUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RY08 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY08 EUA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY08 EUA have outstanding finance?

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