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EA08 MME

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,282 mi
Last recorded143,282 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 MME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 143,282 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 136,959 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 136,959 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 129,468 miles

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 119,111 miles

Dampness around gearbox pan.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it meets flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot starting to split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it meets flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 109,947 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 102,856 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 98,933 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 98,932 miles

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 90,266 miles

engine pan /floor pans fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 83,849 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 83,828 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 92,327 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 78,059 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,953 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 59,812 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 59,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,009 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,764 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 31,014 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 27,039 miles

off side front tyre wearing on the edges

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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EA08 MME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 EA08 MME, 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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EA08 MME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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