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RE08 TUU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,534 mi
Last recorded174,534 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 TUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 174,534 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 170,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tye worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 170,103 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear main brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Offside washer jet not working. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tye worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 163,036 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 155,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 148,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 140,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 135,084 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 127,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both shoulders

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 118,411 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 108,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 108,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 99,249 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 99,184 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 94,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers poor

Fail 19 Jun 2015 94,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers poor

Pass 20 Jun 2014 85,207 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 85,207 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,038 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2012 39,802 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

numberplates on vehicle incorrectly spaced,new plates fitted for testing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,802 miles

numberplates on vehicle incorrectly spaced,new plates fitted for testing

Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,467 miles

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

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

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

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 TUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TUU, 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 RE08 TUU registered?

RE08 TUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is RE08 TUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 TUU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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