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EX08 SXO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,132 mi
Last recorded103,132 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 SXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 103,132 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 101,969 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 99,676 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 97,377 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mount broken, central exhaust mount corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 96,231 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 95,183 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 93,662 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 93,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 92,298 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 90,301 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 90,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front 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 21 Apr 2016 87,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 85,705 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)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 83,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,389 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 62,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 44,639 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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EX08 SXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EX08 SXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX08 SXO registered?

EX08 SXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is EX08 SXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 SXO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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