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VRC 465

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,344 mi
Last recorded69,344 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRC 465
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 69,344 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2024 68,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 2 May 2023 67,724 miles

Brake lining wear light on dash.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 67,720 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 1 x blue 3 x red dots on spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lining wear light on dash.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 58,661 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 53,339 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 53,229 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 53,219 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,201 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 50,272 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,897 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,555 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,640 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,518 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,389 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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VRC 465 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VRC 465, 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 VRC 465 registered?

VRC 465 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is VRC 465 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRC 465 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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