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NC08 XBJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,473 mi
Last recorded96,473 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 XBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 96,473 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s slightly (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 93,637 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

bonnet struts weak

Fail 15 Aug 2024 93,637 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

bonnet struts weak

Pass 11 Aug 2023 89,472 miles

bonnet struts weak

Fail 11 Aug 2023 89,472 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet struts weak

Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,707 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bushes perishing slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OBD pending fault codes logged

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S &O/S brake hoses perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear N/S & O/S --Thrust arms corroding

Rear brake discs wearing / scored

Fail 30 Aug 2022 85,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Has cords exposed along cracks on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bushes perishing slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OBD pending fault codes logged

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S &O/S brake hoses perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear N/S & O/S --Thrust arms corroding

Rear brake discs wearing / scored

Pass 3 Sep 2021 81,575 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 81,572 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 78,114 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,099 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,608 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 58,268 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 58,268 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,473 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 43,292 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,713 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,051 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,203 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,588 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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NC08 XBJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NC08 XBJ, 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 NC08 XBJ registered?

NC08 XBJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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