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SK08 OTX

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,082 mi
Last recorded55,082 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 OTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 55,082 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 54,349 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 53,288 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wheel arches corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 53,288 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wheel arches corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 52,579 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 51,870 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 51,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 51,024 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 51,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt most front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 50,500 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 50,500 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 49,497 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 49,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 48,326 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,404 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,882 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 32,789 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 25,783 miles

Centre Rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,409 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SK08 OTX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 SK08 OTX, 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 SK08 OTX registered?

SK08 OTX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is SK08 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK08 OTX 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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