2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK · 9,816 MOT tests
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK reliability
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLKs fail 37.2% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 12 CLK years (9,816 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLKs: 36.7%)
- 37.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLKs: 36.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 97,400
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,816
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- 2009 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (92% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 74% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21%
- Lights and electrics11%
- Brakes10.8%
- Tyres8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
- Steering2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.15%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.13%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.95%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.69%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.37%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.1%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.32%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.11%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.83%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.58%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.4%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.45%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz CLK year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK reliable?
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLKs fail 37.2% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 12 CLK years (9,816 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.15% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (7.13% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.95% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK shows 97,400 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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