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MV08 FPO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,905 mi
Last recorded76,905 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 FPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 76,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 73,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nail on inner edge will need a new tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box is rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 73,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nail on inner edge will need a new tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box is rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 71,527 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 69,969 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,022 miles

front lower susp rear sus arm inner bushes perished

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,511 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 64,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 58,524 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,657 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 55,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,224 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 46,914 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 46,914 miles

No Emissions Detected

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,442 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,922 miles

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

No Emissions Detected

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,007 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 10,492 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 8,034 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 6,287 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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MV08 FPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MV08 FPO, 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 MV08 FPO registered?

MV08 FPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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