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CP08 VVO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,293 mi
Last recorded184,293 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 VVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 184,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 184,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 178,778 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 165,859 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 156,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 156,088 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 147,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 133,770 miles

Plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 3 May 2019 113,661 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 113,661 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 90,031 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 90,031 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,154 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 68,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,875 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 60,875 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,984 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,545 miles

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 28 Jun 2012 41,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2011 32,840 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on edges of tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2011 32,840 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on edges of tyre

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

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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CP08 VVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP08 VVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP08 VVO registered?

CP08 VVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is CP08 VVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 VVO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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