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HV08 RJZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,698 mi
Last recorded64,698 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 RJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 64,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped - pads ok, approx. 4mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm thick - all others approx. 5-6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside door mirror glass is dis-coloured and slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres are splitting on inner sidewalls - n/s also has minor damage to outer sidewall

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Mar 2025 63,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lightly grooved - pads ok,, approx. 4-5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm thick - all others approx. 5-6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside door mirror glass is dis-coloured - not affecting view

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Mar 2024 62,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm thick - all others approx. 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside door mirror glass is dis-coloured - not affecting view

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Mar 2023 61,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm thick - all others approx. 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside door mirror glass is dis-coloured - not affecting view

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,243 miles

Front brake discs lightly grooved/scored on outer faces - pads ok, approx. 4mm thick

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm thick - all others approx. 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Mar 2021 59,006 miles

Front brake discs lightly grooved on faces - pads ok, approx. 4-5mm thick

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm thick - all others approx. 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake has little reserve travel

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2020 57,894 miles

3 stonechips to windscreen

Front brake discs lightly grooved on faces - pads ok, 4-5mm approx.

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm, all others 5mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,211 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view three stonechips, all less than 40mm diameter outside zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

minor damage to outer sidewall

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Mar 2018 54,182 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechips x3 (8.3.1d)

exhaust mounting hanger (next to rear diff) corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,159 miles

Nearside Front tyre has split on outer sidewall 5mm deep but not to cord

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechips x2 (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust silencer mounting hanger corroded but still attached

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,152 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all four wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,887 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,158 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak from rear of engine n/s round o ring dripping on exhust

Fail 12 Mar 2014 43,158 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak from rear of engine n/s round o ring dripping on exhust

Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,920 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 38,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 13 Mar 2012 33,339 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,598 miles

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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HV08 RJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HV08 RJZ, 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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HV08 RJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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