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MK08 VMY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,947 mi
Last recorded82,947 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 82,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 82,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE HAS CUT TO TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD`S ALL OVER TYRE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE INNER SIDE WALL PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 81,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of all brake pipes out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dipped beam. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 131,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall. 245/40/17/95Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of all brake pipes out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dipped beam. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 80,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of brake pipes out to both rear and offside front flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,308 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 11 Oct 2021 79,306 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,357 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 78,355 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,375 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 76,375 miles

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

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rears, inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,030 miles

Engine covers, Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,942 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,448 miles

offside front tyre worn uneven & getting low

Fail 11 Apr 2016 66,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn uneven & getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,595 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 49,109 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,339 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,607 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,065 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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MK08 VMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MK08 VMY, 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 MK08 VMY registered?

MK08 VMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is MK08 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 VMY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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