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S12 TRA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,896 mi
Last recorded58,896 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 TRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,896 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 52,617 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 52,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,336 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,456 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

windscreen chipped

Fail 13 Jun 2011 41,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing outer edges

windscreen chipped

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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S12 TRA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S12 TRA, 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 S12 TRA registered?

S12 TRA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is S12 TRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 TRA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S12 TRA have outstanding finance?

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