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DK08 GKX

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,823 mi
Last recorded100,823 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 GKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 100,823 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 100,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 92,274 miles

head lamp images only just visible

Fail 19 Feb 2025 92,059 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

head lamp images only just visible

Pass 8 Feb 2024 84,477 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 77,864 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 70,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 70,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 65,208 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 65,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.86mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,712 miles

Undertray fitted.

Pass 10 May 2019 59,058 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 59,051 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,990 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,562 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 48,562 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,431 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN

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

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

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK CONDITION OF REAR BRAKE PADS

Fail 27 Apr 2015 45,431 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN

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

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

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK CONDITION OF REAR BRAKE PADS

Pass 18 Feb 2014 40,718 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 36,685 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 33,229 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 33,229 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,845 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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DK08 GKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DK08 GKX, 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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What year was DK08 GKX registered?

DK08 GKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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