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AU08 MBF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,782 mi
Last recorded136,782 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 MBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 136,782 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 135,179 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 133,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 133,527 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 131,689 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 130,091 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 127,913 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 125,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 May 2019 125,151 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 122,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear one (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 120,425 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 119,064 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 116,267 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 109,879 miles

Cuts to inner wall on nearside front tyre but not to cords

Fail 7 Jul 2014 109,879 miles

Cuts to inner wall on nearside front tyre but not to cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 100,818 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 93,768 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 93,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 74,518 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,611 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 MBF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol 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 AU08 MBF, 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 AU08 MBF registered?

AU08 MBF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 MBF shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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