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VEZ 5132

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,316 mi
Last recorded55,316 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 5132
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 55,316 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 54,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 54,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 54,443 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 54,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle and other testable items

Pass 6 Oct 2021 53,703 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 53,062 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 52,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 51,592 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 50,611 miles

Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,834 miles

Plastic under trays, floor and sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 48,576 miles

Plastic under trays, floor covers and sill covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 10 Oct 2015 48,576 miles

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

Plastic under trays, floor covers and sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 47,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steel brake pipes covered in grease/underseal

Pass 8 Aug 2014 46,895 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,665 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,281 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 37,242 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 28,091 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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VEZ 5132 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VEZ 5132, 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 VEZ 5132?

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What year was VEZ 5132 registered?

VEZ 5132 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is VEZ 5132 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEZ 5132 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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