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BT08 KBP

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,953 mi
Last recorded136,953 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 KBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 136,953 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s outer dge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2022 127,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 127,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 115,414 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 109,107 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 106,186 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside +nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency 18%

Pass 30 Apr 2018 102,014 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside +nearside front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside +nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 102,014 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside +nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside +nearside front (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 89,119 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside +nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

RBT:SERVICE BRAKE EFFICIENCY 16%

Pass 24 May 2016 67,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 May 2015 61,085 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 55,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 55,248 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 48,252 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,058 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 42,045 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 42,045 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,098 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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BT08 KBP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT08 KBP, 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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BT08 KBP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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