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GU08 MJE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,867 mi
Last recorded142,867 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 MJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 142,867 miles

Rear under seal used

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 142,231 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under seal used underneath vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2023 139,814 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly Hand brake pedal (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion underneath and covered with underseal

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 138,043 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 135,024 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 135,024 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 133,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 129,710 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 129,707 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 120,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 120,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 111,174 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 101,533 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,898 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 89,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 80,129 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 72,276 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 70,536 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,839 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,656 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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GU08 MJE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU08 MJE, 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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GU08 MJE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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