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BN08 VRW

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,780 mi
Last recorded106,780 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 VRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 106,780 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 106,780 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 99,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking To Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note.. Damage to front of vehicle

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 91,364 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 85,439 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 84,720 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 81,844 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 81,384 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 80,716 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 76,323 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 76,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dipped beam pattern totally incorrect. Refit bulb correctly. (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,089 miles

tyre pressure light on

Fail 31 Mar 2017 74,061 miles

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,362 miles

both front tyres worn on both shoulders . appear to be under inflated

Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,284 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine management light on

advise front discs lipped

advise tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,495 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 40,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise front brakes slightly worn

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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BN08 VRW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN08 VRW, 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 BN08 VRW registered?

BN08 VRW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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