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BL08 KSK

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

241,017 mi
Last recorded241,017 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 KSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 241,017 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted.

Pass 15 Aug 2024 239,409 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring worn nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted.

Pass 9 Jun 2023 235,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 229,951 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 229,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 223,612 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 221,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 221,908 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 201,301 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2019 201,298 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 175,767 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 175,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 146,592 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 108,066 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2016 108,062 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,813 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 68,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 68,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 2 Aug 2013 54,245 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2013 54,245 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2012 43,044 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front tyres,wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,044 miles

both front tyres,wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,686 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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BL08 KSK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BL08 KSK, 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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BL08 KSK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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