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AN08 VWE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,938 mi
Last recorded63,938 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 VWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 63,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 63,938 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm part marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour starts white and goes pink (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 62,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 59,832 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 59,799 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 58,410 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE ON FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 57,097 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 57,065 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Warning light on vehicle also has srs warning on dash display (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 55,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom corner crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,610 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 53,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 51,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 51,331 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside and offside 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,812 miles

Front Both front tyres have outer side wall damage

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Crack in windscreen does not effect drivers view

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,316 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 47,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 36,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 26,486 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 26,486 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 24,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,051 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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AN08 VWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AN08 VWE, 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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AN08 VWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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