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V88 BOB

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,299 mi
Last recorded57,299 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 BOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 57,299 miles

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Pass 16 Jan 2025 55,883 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 54,948 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 54,684 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 54,684 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 53,744 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 52,642 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 51,727 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 48,909 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 46,292 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 44,399 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre close to limit and balding inner edge

both front tyre's cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2015 41,081 miles

both front tyre's cracking

both rear tyre's centre tread worn

Pass 28 Jan 2014
Pass 25 Jan 2013 32,335 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,389 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,716 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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V88 BOB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V88 BOB, 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

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What year was V88 BOB registered?

V88 BOB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is V88 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 BOB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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