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AB08 XCM

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,807 mi
Last recorded104,807 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 104,807 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 101,832 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 83,428 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 83,425 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,266 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 78,018 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 78,016 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 76,111 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 72,921 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 67,429 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 59,767 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,521 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,742 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 24,632 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2012 17,532 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,999 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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AB08 XCM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

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

Is AB08 XCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 XCM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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