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JV57 AMG

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,592 mi
Last recorded99,592 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJV57 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 99,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it meets flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot splitting. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 97,228 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 93,774 miles

Front both body support struts corroded.

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

Offside Front light level sensor bracket broken, attention very soon.

Offside Front mirror glass starting to discolour.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 90,406 miles

Front head light lenses fading, both. Still has beam pattern.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 90,404 miles

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

Front head light lenses fading, both. Still has beam pattern.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 88,548 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both camber arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,360 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 85,358 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded attention soon. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 83,708 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 83,708 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 81,174 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Jan 2018 78,867 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,588 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 63,284 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 55,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 48,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 43,384 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,434 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 34,532 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,590 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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JV57 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 6,208cc 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 JV57 AMG, 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 JV57 AMG registered?

JV57 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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