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A7 VGS

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,353 mi
Last recorded91,353 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 91,353 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 86,868 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 83,123 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 78,609 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 74,157 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,606 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 65,410 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 61,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 61,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,934 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,710 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,009 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 42,509 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 38,456 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 38,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,637 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,132 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,871 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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A7 VGS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A7 VGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A7 VGS?

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What year was A7 VGS registered?

A7 VGS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is A7 VGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 VGS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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