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C5 TUV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,466 mi
Last recorded35,466 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 TUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2026 35,466 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 35,032 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 33,803 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 33,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 33,795 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction tax disc holder in swept area near to A post (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 33,333 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 32,713 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,021 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 32,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 31,216 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 30,600 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 30,600 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 May 2014 27,371 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,239 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 19,567 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 13,218 miles

both front tyres, treads low at edges.

both rear tyres. treads close to depth warning markers.

n/s/r tyre tread worn low outer edge.

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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C5 TUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C5 TUV, 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 C5 TUV registered?

C5 TUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is C5 TUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 TUV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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