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EN08 XEE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,602 mi
Last recorded130,602 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 XEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 130,602 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 20 Oct 2025 130,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2024 120,730 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 109,322 miles

both rear coil springs corroded.

rear exhaust mounting bracket insecure,

Fail 2 Oct 2023 109,130 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded.

rear exhaust mounting bracket insecure,

Pass 28 Sep 2022 99,631 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 96,713 miles

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

slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 12 Jan 2022 96,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,197 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2021 91,187 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 84,165 miles

Front & Side under trays fitted

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

Fail 13 May 2019 84,163 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front & Side under trays fitted

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

Pass 16 May 2018 74,826 miles

Front & Rear pads low

Front discs lipped

Full under trays fitted

OS Front tyre worn outer edge / bald inner edge

Fail 16 May 2018 74,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Front & Rear pads low

Front discs lipped

Full under trays fitted

OS Front tyre worn outer edge / bald inner edge

Pass 15 May 2017 63,925 miles

Full under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 53,213 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 46,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,595 miles

sidewalls of both front tyres have slight damage

Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,478 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 26,375 miles

N/S/F outer side wall damaged

manufactors undertrays fitted

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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EN08 XEE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EN08 XEE, 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 EN08 XEE registered?

EN08 XEE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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