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V3 EHB

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,694 mi
Last recorded21,694 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 EHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 21,694 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 21,338 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 20,557 miles

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2024 20,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2023 19,663 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 18,005 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 16,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x craking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 16,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 16,377 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 15,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 15,747 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 15,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 15,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 15,015 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 14,953 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 14,952 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 14,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to test oil level

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 12,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking on inside

Pass 11 Jul 2013 10,982 miles

engine managment light stays on

Pass 6 Jul 2012 9,951 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 7,932 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 7,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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V3 EHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V3 EHB, 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 V3 EHB registered?

V3 EHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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