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SM08 OBA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,198 mi
Last recorded128,198 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 128,198 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 128,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 119,729 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 119,725 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 110,108 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 110,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 101,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

offside mirror becoming poor

Pass 23 Sep 2019 98,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 88,798 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink upper end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower undertray damaged /bolt/screw missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive possible rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure ( warning on dash )

Fail 6 Sep 2018 88,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink lower end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink upper end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower undertray damaged /bolt/screw missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive possible rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure ( warning on dash )

Pass 9 Sep 2017 78,351 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,201 miles

engine management light on

Fail 5 Sep 2016 66,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (back arm) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (back arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (back arm inner bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has cuts in sidewall not showing any cords and bald edges

both n/s and o/s rear tyres have cuts on sidewalls but not showing any cords

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2015 54,346 miles

Engine covers/Undertrays

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in it

Pass 13 Sep 2014 50,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,263 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,428 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 39,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,927 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 34,927 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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SM08 OBA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SM08 OBA, 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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SM08 OBA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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