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S29 CHF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,443 mi
Last recorded157,443 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 CHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 157,443 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Noise from parking brake during brake test ,advise drums off inspection of shoes

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) insecure Center (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 153,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 144,435 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 137,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 122,182 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 110,865 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 110,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 98,746 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 98,746 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 87,354 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,409 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 47,779 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 47,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 46,157 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 33,066 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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S29 CHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S29 CHF, 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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S29 CHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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