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BJ08 ZZK

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,729 mi
Last recorded97,729 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ZZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 97,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 92,764 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 88,112 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 81,743 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres on 3mm tread depth

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 77,279 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 77,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 74,902 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,086 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 68,761 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 68,728 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 65,979 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,281 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,518 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014
Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,555 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 48,478 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,958 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 43,720 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 ZZK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 BJ08 ZZK, 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 ZZK registered?

BJ08 ZZK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 ZZK 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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