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UH55 NJH

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,402 mi
Last recorded71,402 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUH55 NJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 71,402 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyre's Heavily Worn Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2026 71,314 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Deteriorated (3.3 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyre's Heavily Worn Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 64,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake Caliper Appears Damp

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2025 64,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake Caliper Appears Damp

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 60,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear/Heavily Worn Inner Edge

Fail 14 May 2024 60,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Side Wall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side Wall Heavily Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre Worn Edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear/Heavily Worn Inner Edge

Pass 18 May 2023 54,566 miles

Front Brake Pads Low

Fail 18 May 2023 54,566 miles

Front Brake Pads Low

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 50,701 miles

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

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

Pass 13 May 2021 45,434 miles

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

Offside Obligatory Mirror Deteriorating

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

Fail 4 May 2021 45,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

Offside Obligatory Mirror Deteriorating

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

Pass 6 May 2020 40,220 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 31,937 miles

Offside Drivers Door Mirror Deteriorating

Rear Exhaust Hanger Corroded/Broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 31,936 miles

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

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

Offside Drivers Door Mirror Deteriorating

Rear Exhaust Hanger Corroded/Broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 23,941 miles

Both Front Tyre's Show Signs of Inner Side Wall Cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2016 15,201 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 12,354 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 10,890 miles

Both front tyres have slight kerb damage to outer sidewalls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 9,144 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 8,068 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 6,261 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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UH55 NJH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UH55 NJH, 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 UH55 NJH registered?

UH55 NJH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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