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AB08 XBR

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,377 mi
Last recorded68,377 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 68,377 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 64,352 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded starting to corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 59,256 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 55,795 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 52,752 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 50,173 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 48,120 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 48,120 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not correctly spaced out (0.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 44,083 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 44,009 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 43,985 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 40,440 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 35,425 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,981 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 34,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 34,792 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 33,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 3 May 2013 32,613 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 17 May 2012 31,270 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 25,059 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge. No cord exposed.

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

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

Offside Front 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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AB08 XBR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 AB08 XBR, 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 AB08 XBR registered?

AB08 XBR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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