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SL08 ENW

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,670 mi
Last recorded94,670 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 ENW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 94,670 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing slightly inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated fore most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

parking brake foot lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Jul 2025 89,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated fore most ( pin hole ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jul 2024 86,059 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 79,936 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 72,448 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 66,120 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 65,561 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 64,019 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 64,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre becoming badly worn on edges

Nearside wiper split

Offside Rear tyre becoming worn

run flat warning light on

Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,178 miles

nearside rear brake pipe becoming corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,829 miles

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

n/s/r tyre pressure appears low

Pass 5 Jan 2017 57,197 miles

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,905 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 54,903 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,018 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,153 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,619 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 48,618 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 41,838 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2011 24,603 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 24,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SL08 ENW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol 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 SL08 ENW, 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 SL08 ENW registered?

SL08 ENW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is SL08 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 ENW 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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