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MA08 VGO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

67,442 mi
Last recorded67,442 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 VGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 67,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 64,929 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,557 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 60,005 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 58,384 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 55,191 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 45,822 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 45,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 41,792 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 40,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall damaged but no cords showing at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 33,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 28,268 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 26,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,347 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 23,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2012 19,971 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,924 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,593 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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MA08 VGO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MA08 VGO, 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 MA08 VGO registered?

MA08 VGO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is MA08 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 VGO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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