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XX02 BES

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,224 mi
Last recorded89,224 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX02 BES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 89,224 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 89,218 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 81,991 miles

Headlight lenses and images poor

Pass 15 Aug 2023 73,503 miles

Headlight lenses and images poor

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 66,301 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2022 66,301 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,496 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,412 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 46,926 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 46,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel bot sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 46,429 miles

Offside Front seat folding handle has no reserve travel

Fail 17 Jul 2018 46,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2017 44,698 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 44,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 43,391 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 41,858 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 41,676 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,529 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 37,529 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,120 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,022 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,297 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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XX02 BES is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 XX02 BES, 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 XX02 BES registered?

XX02 BES is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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