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S444 ABM

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,793 mi
Last recorded55,793 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 ABM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 55,793 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 55,785 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 52,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 45,778 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 42,606 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 42,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 38,374 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 35,432 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 35,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 30,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit of 1.5mm and brake disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 30,136 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,653 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 27,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear pads getting low Nearside rear looks lower then offside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,747 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 20,703 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 20,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 12,632 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 9,321 miles

front pads low

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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S444 ABM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S444 ABM, 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 S444 ABM registered?

S444 ABM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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