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AA08 JXT

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,704 mi
Last recorded130,704 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 JXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 130,704 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 46,740 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 120,727 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 120,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 115,659 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 115,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 108,352 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 100,325 miles

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Jun 2019 911,523 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,225 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 81,954 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,084 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 65,823 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 60,756 miles

Brake check is required as front pads appear low

Tyres have worn to 3-4mm

Fail 1 Nov 2014 60,756 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake check is required as front pads appear low

Tyres have worn to 3-4mm

Fail 15 Mar 2014 51,690 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm 245/40/17 W

Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,484 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,420 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 24,571 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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AA08 JXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AA08 JXT, 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 AA08 JXT registered?

AA08 JXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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