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FT08 HJA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,825 mi
Last recorded126,825 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 HJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 126,825 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 123,868 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 121,519 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2024 121,509 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2023 119,714 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2023 119,714 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2022 116,616 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 113,882 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 111,052 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 105,254 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 100,273 miles

brake warning light on

exhaust bracket rusted

Fail 26 Jan 2018 100,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on

exhaust bracket rusted

Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,222 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 91,160 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,133 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,791 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,165 miles

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

mirror side repeater int

Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front fog light damaged

Offside front tyre has light damage to outer sidewall

Fail 2 Aug 2012 57,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front fog light damaged

Offside front tyre has light damage to outer sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,407 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 43,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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FT08 HJA 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 FT08 HJA, 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 FT08 HJA registered?

FT08 HJA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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