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OE08 DTY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,554 mi
Last recorded149,554 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 DTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 149,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 149,502 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 141,531 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 138,822 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 138,822 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 136,243 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 136,243 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 132,532 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 130,541 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level; (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 128,522 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 126,501 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underbody sheilds fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 124,300 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer tyre low

Pass 12 Nov 2015 121,381 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 117,145 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in n/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 15 Nov 2013 111,161 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 101,951 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2013 101,949 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,896 miles

both front tyres slight wear on edges.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,950 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 63,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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OE08 DTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE08 DTY, 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 OE08 DTY registered?

OE08 DTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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