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PJ57 OJG

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,219 mi
Last recorded143,219 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 OJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 143,219 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 143,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 2 May 2025 143,201 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 138,497 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2023 130,436 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 130,434 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 124,785 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 117,048 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 111,305 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 105,908 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 96,132 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 84,316 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 73,947 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 62,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,452 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 55,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,975 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,101 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 44,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,437 miles

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

srs light on

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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PJ57 OJG 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 PJ57 OJG, 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 PJ57 OJG registered?

PJ57 OJG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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