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A8 STL

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,421 mi
Last recorded86,421 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 STL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 86,421 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 86,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 79,071 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 79,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 71,018 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 64,762 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 59,304 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 59,272 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 55,062 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 55,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,093 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 46,362 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,540 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,878 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,096 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Pass 29 Jun 2012 19,906 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,077 miles

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)

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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A8 STL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A8 STL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A8 STL?

You can check the full history of A8 STL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A8 STL registered?

A8 STL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is A8 STL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 STL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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