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DE08 AXC

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,553 mi
Last recorded113,553 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 AXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 113,553 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 111,376 miles

play in near side rear anti roll bar link bush

rear of centre exhaust box corroded and blowing

Fail 26 Sep 2025 111,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in several places around outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system off side rear metal brake pipe corroded above axle and leaking through rubber cover (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

play in near side rear anti roll bar link bush

rear of centre exhaust box corroded and blowing

Pass 24 Sep 2024 106,914 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 103,265 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 99,876 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 99,876 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 94,755 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 94,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 87,694 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 83,649 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 26 Apr 2018 75,171 miles

Exhaust mount rusted away from pipe

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 25 Apr 2018 75,171 miles

Nearside rear brake binding Parking brake not releasing fully, Performance total 145 compared to off side 269 (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust mount rusted away from pipe

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 25 May 2017 68,807 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 68,807 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,053 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 63,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 63,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,701 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 56,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,906 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DE08 AXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE08 AXC, 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 DE08 AXC registered?

DE08 AXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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