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SM08 OBN

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,959 mi
Last recorded106,959 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 OBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 106,959 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 103,578 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 98,997 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,875 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 20 Jul 2016 94,872 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 25 Jul 2015 89,981 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 86,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front headlamp unit mounting incomplete with movement at the unit itself.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 83,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre is perished and shows side wall damage.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side rear tyre tread shows a deep split.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 80,011 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,695 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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SM08 OBN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM08 OBN, 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 SM08 OBN registered?

SM08 OBN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is SM08 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 OBN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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