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V21 ART

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,766 mi
Last recorded91,766 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV21 ART
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 91,766 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 89,824 miles

Plastic under shields fitted may require further inspection

Fail 22 May 2025 89,819 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating NSF osf (1.2.1 (e))

Plastic under shields fitted may require further inspection

Pass 25 May 2024 88,675 miles

Plastic under shields fitted may require further inspection

Fail 23 May 2024 88,675 miles

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

Plastic under shields fitted may require further inspection

Pass 24 May 2023 87,014 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 102,082 miles

Plastic undersheilds fitted may require further inspection

Pass 21 May 2021 83,267 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Pass 22 May 2020 81,176 miles

Plastic undersheilds fitted may require further inspection

Pass 29 May 2019 79,481 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 79,479 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nsr osr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,507 miles

Plastic undersheilds fitted may require further inspection

Pass 3 May 2017 75,722 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vechicle components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 May 2016 70,565 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 58,686 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 58,686 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 47,425 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 38,788 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 30,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,965 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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V21 ART is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 V21 ART, 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 V21 ART?

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What year was V21 ART registered?

V21 ART is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is V21 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for V21 ART 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 V21 ART have outstanding finance?

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