CarVerify

Free Car Check

MG05 OPR

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,607 mi
Last recorded105,607 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG05 OPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 105,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 105,607 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 103,910 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 103,910 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 92,978 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 81,375 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 71,976 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 58,233 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 44,152 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 43,838 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Cross strut (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 34,753 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 34,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18/ypirrelli (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearward (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 22,786 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,033 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,652 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 20,787 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 19,596 miles

n/s/r Tyre down to 3mm

Pass 20 Jan 2012 17,238 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 15,145 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MG05 OPR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MG05 OPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MG05 OPR?

You can check the full history of MG05 OPR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MG05 OPR registered?

MG05 OPR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is MG05 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG05 OPR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MG05 OPR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MG05 OPR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.