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M29 SEJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,067 mi
Last recorded121,067 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 SEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 121,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 121,067 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipes by fuel tank forward (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 119,086 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 1-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 1-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 119,086 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 1-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 1-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 113,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe from rear flexy pipes to over fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear parking brakes imbalanced

Fail 8 Jan 2024 113,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe from rear flexy pipes to over fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear parking brakes imbalanced

Fail 8 Jan 2024 113,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe from rear flexy pipes to over fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear parking brakes imbalanced

Pass 6 Jan 2023 101,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2022 93,539 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 93,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,040 miles

Emissions too low to be detected

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 84,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Emissions too low to be detected

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,869 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 73,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 73,281 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs,brake pies and exhaust.

offside front lower suspension arm has slight lift in rear ball joint straight maetal arm.

rear brake pipes have corrosion to them.

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 24 Jan 2019 70,628 miles

both rear tyres wearing in the centre of tread.3mm ish

corrosion to brake pipes in areas,rear suspension coil springs and brake discs.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 67,429 miles

corrosion to brake pipes in areas and exhaust around mounting brackets.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,454 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,097 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 55,260 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,743 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,185 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,799 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 33,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M29 SEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M29 SEJ, 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 M29 SEJ registered?

M29 SEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is M29 SEJ safe to buy?

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