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B13 PDE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,591 mi
Last recorded74,591 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 PDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 74,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 66,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 62,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2022 56,154 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 55,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 54,674 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 54,410 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 54,410 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 51,875 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 46,198 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 42,332 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 40,181 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 33,831 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,342 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,812 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,639 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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B13 PDE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B13 PDE, 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 B13 PDE registered?

B13 PDE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is B13 PDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 PDE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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