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BJ08 XFD

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,105 mi
Last recorded112,105 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 112,105 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2026 112,105 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 108,673 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 108,673 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 99,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 90,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 78,920 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 64,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 57,287 miles

Both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 57,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torsion arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 52,317 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 47,079 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 45,220 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,054 miles

top and bottom covers fitted.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 40,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

top and bottom covers fitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,248 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 32,675 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 32,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

parking brake performance low

Pass 18 Jul 2013 25,737 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 19,527 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 15,146 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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BJ08 XFD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BJ08 XFD, 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 BJ08 XFD registered?

BJ08 XFD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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