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DE08 PBF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,878 mi
Last recorded91,878 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 PBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 91,878 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2025 91,870 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 91,205 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 90,665 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 89,882 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 88,701 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 84,913 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 81,538 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 74,575 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,643 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Apr 2017 69,643 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,757 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 65,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,813 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 46,813 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,302 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,271 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 30,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,426 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,487 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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DE08 PBF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 DE08 PBF, 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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DE08 PBF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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