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PJ08 RLX

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,780 mi
Last recorded139,780 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 RLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 139,780 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 133,553 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 124,052 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 115,969 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 107,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 96,301 miles

under trays engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2019 96,301 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays engine covers

Fail 2 Aug 2019 96,301 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges both rears down to 3 mm on centers (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake req adjustment

under trays engine covers

Pass 30 May 2018 84,928 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 84,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,108 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 57,104 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn to edge

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 50,107 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged and worn on edge

Fail 17 Jun 2015 50,106 miles

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

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

Offside 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged and worn on edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,259 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,552 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,760 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,611 miles

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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PJ08 RLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PJ08 RLX, 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 PJ08 RLX registered?

PJ08 RLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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