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SM08 OBX

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,813 mi
Last recorded118,813 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 OBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 118,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2026 118,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 113,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 109,947 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front exhaust brackets broken

gearbox sump corroded

Pass 18 May 2023 104,689 miles

Offside Rear view mirror opaque.

Pass 31 May 2022 98,017 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 97,880 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 97,435 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 97,429 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Aug 2019 97,426 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side handbrake binding (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Aug 2018 97,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to limit suggest attention asap

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brakes appear low unable to inspect fully

Fail 20 Aug 2018 97,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to limit suggest attention asap

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brakes appear low unable to inspect fully

Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,416 miles

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

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

Rear Lower coil spring worn both - not clearly visible (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 97,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Lower coil spring worn both - not clearly visible (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 95,634 miles

Front wear front brake pads

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

Offside Front tyre split outer wall/worn inner edge

parking brake illuminated

Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 82,533 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,470 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 68,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 48,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cuts in nearsidefront tyre sidewall

Pass 10 May 2011 39,154 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 39,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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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SM08 OBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM08 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

SM08 OBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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