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J24 SMF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,708 mi
Last recorded69,708 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 SMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 69,708 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 68,608 miles

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

exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2024 68,607 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2023 68,596 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 68,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 61,252 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 61,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 55,838 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED ON INSIDE BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2020 53,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 53,942 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 49,189 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,893 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 45,893 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 45,131 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 45,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,932 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,891 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,593 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,980 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 40,613 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,063 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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J24 SMF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J24 SMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J24 SMF registered?

J24 SMF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is J24 SMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J24 SMF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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