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J222 BLE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,579 mi
Last recorded101,579 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 BLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 101,579 miles

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2025 101,577 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2024 100,534 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 98,844 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 98,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 95,739 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 93,317 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 90,783 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 85,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All At Ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 79,467 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 79,467 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 72,052 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,762 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 48,299 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,069 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 45,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,397 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,209 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 20 Mar 2012 21,541 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 17,735 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 17,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (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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J222 BLE 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 76.2%.

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 J222 BLE, 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 J222 BLE registered?

J222 BLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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