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AB08 XBJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,369 mi
Last recorded85,369 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 85,369 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 84,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 84,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 80,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 80,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arms aliu (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm ali (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 77,297 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 73,377 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,664 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 68,664 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 64,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining at the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 60,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also deflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining at the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 56,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/r18 . tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 49,991 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,608 miles

OSR tyre perished

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 34,473 miles

NSF tyre starting to crack.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,422 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011

NSR seat belt not checked as child seat fitted.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 25,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

NSR seat belt not checked as child seat fitted.

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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AB08 XBJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AB08 XBJ, 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

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What year was AB08 XBJ registered?

AB08 XBJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AB08 XBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 XBJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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