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W8 JBG

2016 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests36 (26 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,193 mi
Last recorded73,193 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 JBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

26 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 73,193 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 110,830 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 65,517 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 61,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 109,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 50,951 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 108,066 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 29 Sep 2022 38,279 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 38,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2022 106,465 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 106,450 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 25,534 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 22,325 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 100,614 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 16,690 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 90,035 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 82,947 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,360 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,094 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 74,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 70,735 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 70,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 59,633 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,821 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,678 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 53,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,317 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 50,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,113 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 47,113 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,191 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 43,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,377 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 38,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,346 miles

both front & nsr tyres have kerbing damage

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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W8 JBG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W8 JBG, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W8 JBG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2016.

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