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1959 JN

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,170 mi
Last recorded77,170 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1959 JN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 77,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting, centre silencer deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner and outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Door mirror glass discoloured.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and nearside rear inner rim areas. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 77,168 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting, centre silencer deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner and outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Door mirror glass discoloured.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and nearside rear inner rim areas. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 70,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre. Centre silencer deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner and outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Door mirror glass slightly discoloured.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear minor. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres minor cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and near rear inner rim areas. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 64,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Offside Door mirror glass slightly discoloured.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and offside rear inner rims. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 64,878 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Offside Door mirror glass slightly discoloured.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and offside rear inner rims. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 60,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust centre section deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside and nearside front and offside rear inner rims. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 60,880 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust centre section deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside and nearside front and offside rear inner rims. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 58,453 miles

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

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorated.

Nearside Front Jacking block missing.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, edge wear.225/40/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 55,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front visible corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts, damaged on outer sidewall and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 54,089 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has damage on outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre has damage on outer sidewall, cuts in tread and scrubbed off on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,023 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging slightly in operation

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,118 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges and perished

Front brake pads wearing thin

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,307 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Nearside rear tyre has deep cuts to sidewall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,405 miles

Under tray fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,725 miles

Offside front tyre has deep cracks ( no cords showing)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,439 miles

Offside front tyre cracking at tread area.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2014 35,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre cracking at tread area.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,406 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F WHEEL BUCKLED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,049 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Feb 2012 27,049 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,563 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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1959 JN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 1959 JN, 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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1959 JN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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