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XX08 PEN

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,900 mi
Last recorded104,900 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX08 PEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 104,900 miles

advise disks poor washers

Pass 30 Dec 2021 98,412 miles

1

Pass 30 Dec 2020 90,691 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,424 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 88,578 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 83,365 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,356 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,046 miles

Front nearside tyre is worn on edges

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (Rear of) front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 77,026 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front nearside tyre is worn on edges

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (Rear of) front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,251 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 71,251 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,734 miles

cant see condition of front brake pads

under body trays fitted obscuring some compenents

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cant see condition of brake pads

Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,587 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre cut on inner and outer sidewalls-not deep enough to reach cords

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight wear on front brake discs

Small chip in windscreen-left side

Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,093 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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XX08 PEN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XX08 PEN, 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 XX08 PEN registered?

XX08 PEN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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