CarVerify

Free Car Check

REG 505

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,918 mi
Last recorded77,918 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationREG 505
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 77,918 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 75,907 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 75,907 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 73,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 73,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 71,687 miles

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

Offside Front washer is weak

Fail 28 Oct 2022 71,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front washer is weak

Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,175 miles

exhaust bracket near rear axle is corroded thin

Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,808 miles

Front brake discs are lipped

Front wheel bearings have slight free play

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 63,919 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 60,028 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both front very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 60,027 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,764 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 50,713 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,040 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2014 38,227 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 36,071 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 30,131 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,528 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,677 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

REG 505 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 80%.

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 REG 505, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of REG 505?

You can check the full history of REG 505 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was REG 505 registered?

REG 505 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is REG 505 safe to buy?

The MOT history for REG 505 shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does REG 505 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on REG 505. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.