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FY08 XBK

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,474 mi
Last recorded135,474 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 XBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 135,474 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 135,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 125,856 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 114,655 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 106,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 106,016 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (above fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 98,999 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 89,030 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 82,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS UNDER CAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGN OF CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear OSR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED.

REAR BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 1 Aug 2020 82,045 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED OFF,ADVISE WELD BACK ON. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure REAR SECTION EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED OFF,ADVISE WELD BACK ON. (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS UNDER CAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGN OF CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear OSR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED.

REAR BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 25 Jul 2019 74,602 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 70,106 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside rear, to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 65,329 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rearmost suspension arm, as per marked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside rear, to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.04 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.95 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Droplink- Borderline (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Droplink- Borderline (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rearmost arm, as per marked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 48,344 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 22,044 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,227 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,854 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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FY08 XBK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FY08 XBK, 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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FY08 XBK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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