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NW56 AJW

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,378 mi
Last recorded68,378 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNW56 AJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 68,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 68,378 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 63,964 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 63,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 54,720 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 49,983 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 49,401 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 47,900 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 45,584 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 43,754 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 41,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 41,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,917 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,419 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 38,419 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,074 miles

buckles in both front road wheels

Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,957 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 33,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 33,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2012 28,211 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 28,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 21,738 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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NW56 AJW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NW56 AJW, 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 NW56 AJW registered?

NW56 AJW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is NW56 AJW safe to buy?

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