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RE08 NCU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,638 mi
Last recorded122,638 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 NCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 122,638 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 119,433 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 119,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 116,553 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 112,842 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 109,103 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 103,778 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 101,420 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,773 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 94,773 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y section crack on weld (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,601 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 76,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,239 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 67,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,678 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 46,859 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,813 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,780 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 31,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,169 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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RE08 NCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in White 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 RE08 NCU, 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 RE08 NCU registered?

RE08 NCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is RE08 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 NCU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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