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VN08 UPO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,538 mi
Last recorded199,538 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 UPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 199,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 197,656 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 197,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2023 195,603 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 195,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 192,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 188,042 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 184,435 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 184,429 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 178,715 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 178,715 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 178,657 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 172,769 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint All (2.5.B.1a)

Plastic under trays fitted not allowing inspection.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 167,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 May 2016 167,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 May 2015 153,606 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 153,606 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 133,969 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 111,238 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 111,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 May 2013 110,301 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 90,491 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 71,758 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread.

ns/f tyre wearing on inside edge .

os/f tyre worn smooth on inside edge. [close to limit]

Fail 18 May 2011 71,758 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread.

ns/f tyre wearing on inside edge .

os/f tyre worn smooth on inside edge. [close to limit]

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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VN08 UPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VN08 UPO, 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 VN08 UPO registered?

VN08 UPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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