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FP08 VCY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,091 mi
Last recorded58,091 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 VCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 58,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 54,908 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,841 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,888 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 48,871 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,720 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,291 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 37,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,945 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,089 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 29,079 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 26,649 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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FP08 VCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP08 VCY, 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

How do I check the history of FP08 VCY?

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What year was FP08 VCY registered?

FP08 VCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is FP08 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 VCY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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