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DE57 ZGJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,454 mi
Last recorded47,454 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 ZGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 47,454 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 42,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 41,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 36,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 32,352 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 30,519 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 27,982 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 25,799 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 24,755 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 23,923 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 23,121 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 22,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,327 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 20,110 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 18,211 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 14,405 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 9,829 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 9,423 miles

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

front discs corroded

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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DE57 ZGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DE57 ZGJ, 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 DE57 ZGJ registered?

DE57 ZGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is DE57 ZGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 ZGJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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