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DX08 XEY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,990 mi
Last recorded78,990 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 XEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 78,990 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 71,317 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 71,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 62,554 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 53,338 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 44,182 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 43,574 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 40,054 miles

1 of 3 exhaust rear mounting brackets broken off pipework

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2020 40,054 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

1 of 3 exhaust rear mounting brackets broken off pipework

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 36,299 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 36,299 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 31,490 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 31,460 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 27,849 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 27,673 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle bracket corroded and broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint aft track control arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 23,098 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 23,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 20,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 20,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2014 17,098 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 17,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 14,734 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2012 12,958 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 10,723 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

deep splits to inner sidewalls on both rear tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2011 10,723 miles

deep splits to inner sidewalls on both rear tyres

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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DX08 XEY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DX08 XEY, 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 DX08 XEY registered?

DX08 XEY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is DX08 XEY safe to buy?

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