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V16 GLW

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,765 mi
Last recorded112,765 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 GLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 112,765 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 111,249 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 110,730 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside front exhaust bracket insecure.

Rear brake pads worn thin.

Pass 18 Jul 2022 109,836 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 107,766 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 107,134 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 106,557 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 101,890 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 99,973 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,308 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 96,130 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front exhaust brackets corroded

offside front wheel tight to rotate

Pass 19 May 2015 96,130 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust brackets corroded

offside front wheel tight to rotate

Pass 22 May 2014 88,765 miles

Tyres are badly perished

Pass 25 May 2013 83,841 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings (adjustment required)

Pass 28 May 2012 79,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 70,793 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 70,793 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V16 GLW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 V16 GLW, 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 V16 GLW registered?

V16 GLW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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