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J16 PJK

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,440 mi
Last recorded92,440 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 PJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 92,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 92,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 91,667 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 91,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens/Bulb Fitting? (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 90,467 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 89,342 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 87,958 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 84,662 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 67,441 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,096 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2018 55,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 53,271 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 53,271 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 50,543 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 46,540 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,314 miles

Both front tyres perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,810 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,763 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 32,488 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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J16 PJK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel 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 J16 PJK, 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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J16 PJK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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