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MY51 NJE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,472 mi
Last recorded78,472 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 NJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 78,472 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 72,742 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 67,163 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 67,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 63,639 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 60,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 57,869 miles

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 16 Dec 2019 56,468 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 53,266 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low with excess age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low with excess age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 47,947 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 46,048 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,686 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 43,335 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 42,033 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,000 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,675 miles

near/side front tyre has cuts at outer wall

near/side rear tyre has cuts at outer wall

off/side rear tyre has cuts at outer wall

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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MY51 NJE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MY51 NJE, 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 MY51 NJE registered?

MY51 NJE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is MY51 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY51 NJE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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