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SV08 ELO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,008 mi
Last recorded49,008 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 ELO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 49,008 miles

suspension, steering and brake components corroded

underside covered in protection (paint)

Pass 16 May 2025 47,855 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 47,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 43,011 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust system corroded back box

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded to outer body

Fail 9 May 2024 43,008 miles

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

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust system corroded back box

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded to outer body

Pass 16 May 2023 38,553 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 37,060 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 37,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 36,637 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 36,637 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2020 36,086 miles
Fail 25 May 2020 36,086 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,551 miles

all tyres perished

front discs corroded

judder at front brakes

tps light on

Pass 26 Mar 2018 31,684 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 31,679 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,212 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 29,212 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 27,059 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 27,059 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,098 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,737 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,254 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,899 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,595 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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SV08 ELO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV08 ELO, 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 SV08 ELO registered?

SV08 ELO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SV08 ELO safe to buy?

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