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M30 JVH

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

108,195 mi
Last recorded108,195 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 JVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 108,195 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 108,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 103,679 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 103,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 98,140 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2024 98,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 91,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 91,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 84,146 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 84,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 75,167 miles

Front bumper is damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Fail 28 Jul 2021 75,165 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front bumper is damaged

Front side lights are slightly dim

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Slight play ns front lower arm joints

Pass 31 Jul 2020 68,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noisy pully/idler on multirib belt

Offside High beam very high

Parking brake readings low

Fail 30 Jul 2020 68,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Noisy pully/idler on multirib belt

Offside High beam very high

Parking brake readings low

Pass 19 Aug 2019 63,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 63,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 57,267 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 51,072 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 45,534 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine under tray loose

Near side front tyre side wall scuffs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2015 39,885 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine under tray loose

Near side front tyre side wall scuffs

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 34,145 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,165 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 18,193 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,385 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 17,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,724 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 12,724 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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M30 JVH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M30 JVH, 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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M30 JVH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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