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2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,388 mi
Last recorded102,388 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 PDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 102,388 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 100,856 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mounts removed from screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 99,136 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both front headlamp reflectors are deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test All Items removed from windscreen area, including large dash camera ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front rigid brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded NSR Coil spring starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play OSF anti roll bar linkage lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF rigid brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre cracking and perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 97,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 97,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 95,921 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 8 Apr 2021 93,797 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake slight binding

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre Very worn on inside edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2020 91,257 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2020 91,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2019 86,734 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 86,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,103 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,585 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 60,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre badly cracking on inner sidewall and inner tread edge badly worn

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall badly cracking

Fail 26 May 2016 60,447 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre badly cracking on inner sidewall and inner tread edge badly worn

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall badly cracking

Pass 5 May 2015 47,840 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 32,255 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 32,255 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,149 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 16,807 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 16,807 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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S555 PDF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S555 PDF, 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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S555 PDF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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