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SV08 XSN

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,206 mi
Last recorded73,206 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 XSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,206 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front tyres wear/worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing in middle

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2018 73,206 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front tyres wear/worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing in middle

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,516 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,096 miles

Offside Front seat back does not tilt

Fail 13 Oct 2016 59,096 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 53,211 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 53,211 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 45,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,164 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 30,110 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 22,716 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,400 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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SV08 XSN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV08 XSN, 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 SV08 XSN registered?

SV08 XSN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is SV08 XSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 XSN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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