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EJ58 OLV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,301 mi
Last recorded101,301 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 OLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 101,301 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 96,196 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 93,583 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40 ZR18 92Y Pirelli (Slightly Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 81,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40 ZR18 92Y Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 81,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40 ZR18 92Y Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 73,522 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 71,712 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 67,348 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 67,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 62,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under-body trays restricting view

Pass 7 Nov 2017 59,388 miles

under-body trays restricting view

Pass 7 Nov 2016 56,599 miles

under-body guards restricting view

Pass 10 Nov 2015 52,727 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,841 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 33,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 30,844 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 30,012 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 27,594 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 27,594 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EJ58 OLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 EJ58 OLV, 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 EJ58 OLV registered?

EJ58 OLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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