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BT08 KFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,054 mi
Last recorded175,054 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 KFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 175,054 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side rear drop links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight damage to front end but not structural and head lamp aim till in pattern

Pass 12 Jan 2021 167,860 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 167,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 151,356 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 150,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint pointing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint pointing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 136,832 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 129,064 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 129,064 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 118,615 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2016 118,615 miles

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)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside 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)

Front brake discs in poor condition

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 107,975 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 107,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 100,351 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 100,351 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 90,461 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,245 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 72,242 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 53,832 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 KFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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