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MK08 JKJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,619 mi
Last recorded117,619 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 JKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 117,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pad warning lamp on dashboard

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Underbody components at the rear are corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 109,168 miles

Brake pad warning light on dashboard

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 98,078 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 87,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 86,798 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively or h/brake (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody and under trays fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

advise fan on

Fail 11 May 2022 86,798 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively or h/brake (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody and under trays fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

advise fan on

Pass 29 Apr 2021 86,314 miles

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

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

advise fan noise

Fail 29 Apr 2021 86,314 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system fouling arch insecure and damaged (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached heatshield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise fan noise

Pass 1 May 2020 84,560 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 83,003 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,478 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,359 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,544 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,753 miles

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

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)

exh rear brkt broken [weld]

Pass 12 Mar 2014 75,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exh brkt broken

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,042 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,628 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,622 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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MK08 JKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK08 JKJ, 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 MK08 JKJ registered?

MK08 JKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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