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SM07 PEA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,196 mi
Last recorded96,196 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 PEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 96,196 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 88,891 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 87,834 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 87,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (245/40R17 91Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 83,202 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 83,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 72,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

SERVICE LIGHT IS ON

Fail 23 Apr 2019 72,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SERVICE LIGHT IS ON

Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,027 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 55,897 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 48,048 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has slight damage

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2016 47,784 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has slight damage

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 39,098 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 25,986 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 16,543 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Dec 2012 16,543 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2011 11,003 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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SM07 PEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SM07 PEA, 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 SM07 PEA registered?

SM07 PEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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The MOT history for SM07 PEA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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