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SOX 711

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,574 mi
Last recorded70,574 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOX 711
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 70,574 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken on left hand side near gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

damaged on right hand repeater light lens

Pass 22 May 2025 65,872 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 65,635 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side front lower rear arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 62,215 miles

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

Offside repeater light lens damaged in mirror

Fail 10 May 2024 62,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside repeater light lens damaged in mirror

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edging off left hand 2.8mm and 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 58,103 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side front (1.2.1 (e))

nearside parking brake reading low

Pass 17 May 2022 54,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 49,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 48,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 47,673 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 43,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm & damaged on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 37,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,765 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 30,028 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,028 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 26,099 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,526 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 18,157 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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SOX 711 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SOX 711, 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 SOX 711 registered?

SOX 711 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is SOX 711 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOX 711 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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