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EJ58 SXS

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,422 mi
Last recorded95,422 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 SXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 95,422 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 95,422 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 92,636 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 88,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

tyre warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 13 Jan 2021 88,632 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

tyre warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 22 Jul 2019 83,975 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perishing

Fail 26 Jul 2018 80,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perishing

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 76,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,266 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,508 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 74,539 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 71,543 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,543 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 67,846 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Dec 2012 67,846 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2011 49,166 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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EJ58 SXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ58 SXS, 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 EJ58 SXS registered?

EJ58 SXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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