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SM08 OBB

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,005 mi
Last recorded81,005 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 OBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 81,005 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 79,712 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 77,789 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 77,600 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 76,868 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 76,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 75,718 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 75,718 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 74,221 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,789 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,319 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,984 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 64,629 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 64,626 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 62,711 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,088 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,110 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 48,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 35,710 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)

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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SM08 OBB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SM08 OBB, 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 SM08 OBB registered?

SM08 OBB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is SM08 OBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 OBB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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