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AO08 TAN

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,085 mi
Last recorded121,085 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 TAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 121,085 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 121,085 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 116,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 116,340 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 112,109 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 108,359 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 108,358 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 102,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm - outer - bottom - ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 102,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion and small split at rear silencer joint to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm - outer - bottom - ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON - legal limit on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,567 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 98,567 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 94,390 miles

engine/gearbox and o/s - n/s full underbody trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 88,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into rear flexible pipe - surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into rear flexible pipe - surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 83,413 miles

full under body trays fitted o/s and n/s - engine and gearbox under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,625 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,090 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 64,443 miles

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 64,443 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,415 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,611 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 33,611 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f & o/s/f torque arm bushes splitting, both front tyres worn on inner edge, both rear tyres wearing low..

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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AO08 TAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO08 TAN, 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 AO08 TAN registered?

AO08 TAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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