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BF08 KVS

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

200,716 mi
Last recorded200,716 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 KVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 200,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 200,705 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 181,188 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 158,933 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 136,690 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 129,989 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 116,291 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 116,290 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2017 104,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 88,927 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 29 May 2015 77,851 miles

Offside front tyre wearing at outer edge.

Fail 28 May 2015 77,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre wearing at outer edge.

Pass 21 May 2014 60,352 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,501 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 24 Apr 2012 43,501 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 12 May 2011 37,692 miles

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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BF08 KVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF08 KVS, 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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BF08 KVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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