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BD51 OUX

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,862 mi
Last recorded119,862 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 OUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 119,862 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 117,615 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 116,605 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 111,219 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2022 106,661 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 101,647 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 97,419 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 94,280 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 4 Jan 2020 94,280 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 14 Jan 2019 90,797 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 87,136 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 87,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,593 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 66,766 miles

Brake pad light on.

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 57,536 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 52,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 46,844 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise uneven tyre wear near side front inner tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,413 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 35,310 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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BD51 OUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BD51 OUX, 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 BD51 OUX registered?

BD51 OUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is BD51 OUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 OUX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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