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AU08 JCX

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,814 mi
Last recorded60,814 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 JCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 60,814 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 60,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 59,086 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 56,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 55,672 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 55,672 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 55,112 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,272 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hangar corroded off but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 52,990 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 50,459 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,990 miles

Exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still secure,

Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,638 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 43,320 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 39,735 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,563 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,825 miles

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

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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AU08 JCX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AU08 JCX, 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

How do I check the history of AU08 JCX?

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What year was AU08 JCX registered?

AU08 JCX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is AU08 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 JCX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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