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D5 SMF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,455 mi
Last recorded79,455 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 SMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 79,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 75,287 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush slight debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 68,680 miles

Front WINDSCREEN HAS A SMALL STONE CHIP IN IT

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 68,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front WINDSCREEN HAS A SMALL STONE CHIP IN IT

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 65,872 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 65,819 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken yellow yellow white (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 63,954 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 61,124 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 58,706 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,485 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,557 miles

Offside Front washer deteriorated but screen has sufficient liquid

Fail 15 Feb 2018 48,383 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front washer deteriorated but screen has sufficient liquid

Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,584 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 42,545 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 36,141 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 30,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 27,470 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,917 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 18,424 miles

front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,706 miles

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

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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D5 SMF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 D5 SMF, 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 D5 SMF registered?

D5 SMF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is D5 SMF safe to buy?

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