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ML08 HDA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,878 mi
Last recorded79,878 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 HDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 79,878 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 79,877 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 71,772 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 71,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 65,452 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms & bushing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 65,452 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms & bushing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 60,491 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 56,172 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 55,464 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 55,464 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 54,676 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 53,459 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 53,459 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 51,760 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2016 50,174 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,897 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 47,897 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,040 miles

N/S/F Tyre cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 43,716 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight cracks in tread

Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,379 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,380 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 29,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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ML08 HDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 ML08 HDA, 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 ML08 HDA registered?

ML08 HDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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