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OO55 CLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,336 mi
Last recorded84,336 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO55 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 84,336 miles

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 82,993 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 82,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread near legal limit in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 77,619 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 77,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 70,759 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 70,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,687 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2019 63,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 61,862 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,221 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 57,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,441 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,827 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 39,287 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,637 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 29,586 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,643 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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OO55 CLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OO55 CLK, 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 OO55 CLK registered?

OO55 CLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is OO55 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO55 CLK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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