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SA08 SKV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,153 mi
Last recorded97,153 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 SKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 97,153 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 93,170 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 88,840 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 83,521 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 80,350 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 76,789 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 67,729 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear section area.

O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes corroded (inner wheel arch areas).

O/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

Rear tyres worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 19 Nov 2018 67,651 miles

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

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear section area.

O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes corroded (inner wheel arch areas).

O/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

O/S/R Park brake noisy. Potential fault with internal brake shoes.

Rear tyres worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 23 Nov 2017 55,967 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 55,909 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,094 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,506 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,488 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 36,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre has cut on outer wall (cords not axposed)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cut on outer wall (cords not axposed)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,333 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,226 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 24,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,045 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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SA08 SKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SA08 SKV, 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 SA08 SKV registered?

SA08 SKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is SA08 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 SKV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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