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J11 DXJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,535 mi
Last recorded62,535 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 DXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 62,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 61,140 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 59,068 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2022 57,066 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 55,783 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 54,035 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 54,035 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 51,502 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 51,493 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 48,460 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 48,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 44,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 42,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 39,277 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin could not see all brake pads properly (3.5.1g)

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

could not check vehicle properly as undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 39,277 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin could not see all brake pads properly (3.5.1g)

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

could not check vehicle properly as undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 35,928 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly cracked

could not see front pads properly

Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,281 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 31,145 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 31,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,924 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake discs are slightly worn ...

front brake pads appear to be low ...

full underside of the vehicle could not be checked, i.e floor area ... due to plastic floor covers ...

nearside and offside inner and outer sills could not be fully checked due to plastic sill covers ....

Fail 27 Sep 2011 26,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake discs are slightly worn ...

front brake pads appear to be low ...

full underside of the vehicle could not be checked, i.e floor area ... due to plastic floor covers ...

nearside and offside inner and outer sills could not be fully checked due to plastic sill 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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J11 DXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J11 DXJ, 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 J11 DXJ registered?

J11 DXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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