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MS08 JMS

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,210 mi
Last recorded95,210 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS08 JMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 95,210 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 94,430 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 93,557 miles

All brake callipers corroded

All tyres have cracking between tread in areas.

General corrosion to rear subframe and adjoining suspension components.

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 93,557 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All brake callipers corroded

All tyres have cracking between tread in areas.

General corrosion to rear subframe and adjoining suspension components.

Nearside Rear 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 21 Dec 2022 93,204 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 89,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 89,667 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 87,965 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust system insecure corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault lamp not working (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear break pads worn low and disk lipped

Slight damage to exhaust causing minor leak

Front brake disks corroded, lipped and worn

No dash control or warning lights functioning.

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on very inner edge, perished, cracked and splitting.

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 29 Oct 2019 86,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,676 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2018 83,676 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 May 2017 81,644 miles

Front brake disks both worn very thin on inner faces

Near side front tyre starting to spilt on inner side wall

Near side rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

Off side mirror glass starting to distort.

Rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded.

Rear exhaust pip starting to crack on bend

Pass 7 Apr 2016 77,941 miles

Center rear exhaust mounting corroded and weakened.

Off side mirror glass starting to dis color.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,126 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,637 miles

26 days overdue service B showing on dash display.

Front brake disks lipped/ worn thin.

Rear tyres both wearing on inside edges.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,908 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 38,908 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 31,803 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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MS08 JMS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MS08 JMS, 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 MS08 JMS registered?

MS08 JMS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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