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MT57 TXZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

49,934 mi
Last recorded49,934 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 TXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 49,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 49,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Body panel slightly loose Mirror cowling (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 46,466 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 46,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 43,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts to outer sidewall inside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts to outer sidewall inside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

key fob not working

Fail 2 Apr 2024 43,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light flashes instead of flasher (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts to outer sidewall inside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts to outer sidewall inside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

key fob not working

Pass 24 Apr 2023 39,406 miles

Key fob not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 34,079 miles

key fob not working

Fail 4 Apr 2022 34,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

key fob not working

Pass 12 Apr 2021 30,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 30,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 27,450 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 23,134 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 23,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 18,294 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 14,375 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 11,734 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 11,734 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 7,915 miles

all tyres cracking

rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 18 Mar 2014 7,365 miles

tyres starting to crack in treaded areas

Pass 30 Jul 2012 7,269 miles

all tyres cracking in treaded areas

Pass 27 Jan 2012
Pass 24 Jan 2011 6,941 miles

all tyres cracking in tread pattens

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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MT57 TXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MT57 TXZ, 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 MT57 TXZ registered?

MT57 TXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is MT57 TXZ safe to buy?

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