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BJ08 ULP

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,858 mi
Last recorded147,858 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ULP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 147,858 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Oct 2023 115,802 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 113,910 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 112,154 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 112,145 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 110,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 107,566 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 105,171 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 103,750 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 Oct 2017 103,708 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 101,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have cuts on the outer sidewalls

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full visual inspection of some hidden components

Pass 6 Nov 2015 97,625 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 91,634 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 91,615 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,104 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 76,164 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 60,568 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,409 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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BJ08 ULP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ08 ULP, 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 BJ08 ULP registered?

BJ08 ULP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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