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HX08 EKC

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,617 mi
Last recorded70,617 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 EKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 70,617 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 70,484 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2024 66,010 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 65,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 60,641 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 60,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/R18 92Y CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2022 55,009 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 48,895 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 43,757 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 43,757 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 42,861 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 42,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,473 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 37,193 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 35,584 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,459 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 31,796 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slightly deterioration

Pass 5 Jul 2013 29,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2012 23,989 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,520 miles

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

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

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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HX08 EKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HX08 EKC, 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 HX08 EKC registered?

HX08 EKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is HX08 EKC safe to buy?

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