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V3 VMA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,699 mi
Last recorded73,699 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 VMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 73,699 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 72,709 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 71,358 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 70,444 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 70,442 miles

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,165 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 68,258 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 68,258 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,961 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,383 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 64,381 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 61,911 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 61,910 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,502 miles

Central Rear Exhaust bracket damage.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 57,500 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust bracket damage.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,767 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,462 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,256 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 40,024 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 38,312 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 33,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 24,462 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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V3 VMA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V3 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

V3 VMA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is V3 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 VMA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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