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J222 HAT

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,494 mi
Last recorded29,494 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 HAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 29,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 28,719 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 27,126 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 25,879 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 21,714 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 20,335 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 19,713 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 19,320 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 18,392 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 17,024 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 15,972 miles

Front tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 22 Jan 2015 14,659 miles

nearside front tyre slightly more worn on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly more worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 14,151 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 12,276 miles

Rear tyres cracked on inner sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2011 10,448 miles

offside rear tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 21 May 2011 9,686 miles

n/s and o/s has plastic body kit covering sills,unable to fully inspect sills

under body has plastic covers from front bumper to rear sub frame

Fail 21 May 2011 9,686 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

n/s and o/s has plastic body kit covering sills,unable to fully inspect sills

under body has plastic covers from front bumper to rear sub frame

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 HAT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HAT, 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 HAT registered?

J222 HAT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is J222 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J222 HAT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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