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PJ08 RNE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,865 mi
Last recorded46,865 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 RNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 46,865 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 44,747 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 44,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPERS SMEARING SCREEN WHEN APPLIED. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 44,027 miles

both front tires cracked on inner and outer treads

Pass 3 Feb 2023 42,197 miles

BOTH FRONT TIRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED ON OUTTER TREAD....

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2022 41,146 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 39,499 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S/O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S/O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 38,654 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 38,652 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 35,795 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 33,150 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2018 33,143 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

tyre pressure monitor light on dash

Pass 3 May 2017 29,716 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre cut out of outer wall

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 May 2016 26,926 miles

n/s/f&n/s/r tyres have a small cut in outer wall

Fail 9 May 2016 26,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f&n/s/r tyres have a small cut in outer wall

Pass 5 May 2015 23,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2014 20,814 miles

cracking in tread n/side rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 17,818 miles

exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2012 15,260 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 12,377 miles

o/s & n/s/f tyres cracking on tread

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 RNE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ08 RNE, 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 PJ08 RNE registered?

PJ08 RNE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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