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OY08 ZGB

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,757 mi
Last recorded73,757 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 ZGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 73,757 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust flange bolts rusty x3

front and rear suspension plus brake components surface corroded front and rear

front brakes slight binding n/s and o/s

srs light turned off at time of test

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2026 73,757 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust flange bolts rusty x3

front and rear suspension plus brake components surface corroded front and rear

front brakes slight binding n/s and o/s

srs light turned off at time of test

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall plus tread down to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 69,632 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus tread depth low advise replacement soon n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust flange bolts and nuts heavily corroded

front and rear suspension components plus brake components surface corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2025 69,632 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/.s inner edges / tracking fault ? (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus tread depth getting low n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust flange bolts and nuts heavily corroded

front and rear suspension components plus brake components surface corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2024 63,512 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old ageing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust joint rusty

front and rear suspension plus brake components surface corroded vehicle been standing ?

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2024 63,512 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old ageing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust joint rusty

front and rear suspension plus brake components surface corroded vehicle been standing ?

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2021 56,966 miles

drivers mirror glass discoloured

engine light put out at time of test

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

all tyres showing signs of old ageing

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2021 56,966 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all tyres showing signs of old ageing

drivers mirror glass discoloured

engine light put out at time of test

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 54,103 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

drivers mirror glass slightly discoloured ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

wiper performance ??

Fail 15 Sep 2020 54,103 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

drivers mirror glass slightly discoloured ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

wiper performance ??

Pass 11 Sep 2019 50,340 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose / rattling ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 47,915 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,622 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 46,620 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 44,940 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 44,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,549 miles

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

osf tyre poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,859 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,470 miles

front brake discs corroded inner faces and poor condition

rear inner brakepads worn low

uneven braking effort of nearside front brake on roller brake test. advise investigation

Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,966 miles

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OY08 ZGB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 OY08 ZGB, 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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OY08 ZGB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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