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5 CDJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,396 mi
Last recorded50,396 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 CDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 50,396 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 46,241 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 45,798 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 45,454 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 44,962 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 44,361 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 44,361 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 May 2020 43,026 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 41,842 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,975 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 40,975 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,005 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,159 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,115 miles

front tyres uneven wear

rear tyres slight uneven wear

Fail 8 Apr 2014 34,917 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,917 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,467 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 29,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,820 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,010 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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5 CDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 5 CDJ, 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 5 CDJ registered?

5 CDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is 5 CDJ safe to buy?

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