2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 3.0L Diesel · AX58 VSJ
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 63,449 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX58 VSJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2024
- 63,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX58 VSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk (AX58 VSJ) between November 2012 and August 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AX58 VSJ Mileage History
- 19/11/201223,506 mi
- 11/11/201329,666 mi+6,160 mi
- 21/08/201434,868 mi+5,202 mi
- 03/08/201539,995 mi+5,127 mi
- 05/08/201539,995 mi
- 25/07/201643,404 mi+3,409 mi
- 27/07/201643,404 mi
- 01/08/201747,039 mi+3,635 mi
- 03/08/201850,847 mi+3,808 mi
- 04/08/201850,487 mi-360 mi
- 09/08/201953,427 mi+2,940 mi
- 09/08/201953,428 mi+1 mi
- 15/08/202055,434 mi+2,006 mi
- 13/08/202157,810 mi+2,376 mi
- 13/08/202157,810 mi
- 13/08/202260,726 mi+2,916 mi
- 15/08/202362,208 mi+1,482 mi
- 16/08/202463,449 mi+1,241 mi
Average of roughly 3,402 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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