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VE08 OCY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,336 mi
Last recorded45,336 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 OCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 45,336 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 44,705 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 44,702 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 43,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 42,012 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

offside and nearside front tyres perished in tread

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 40,642 miles

Nearside & Offside Front tyres perished

Pass 8 Jan 2018 38,804 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Dec 2016 36,257 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,056 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 30,136 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2014 30,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 23,415 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,321 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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 17,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,098 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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VE08 OCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VE08 OCY, 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 VE08 OCY registered?

VE08 OCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is VE08 OCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 OCY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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