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HN08 KCF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,276 mi
Last recorded81,276 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 KCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 81,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 77,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust mount corroded / cracking center section

Pass 29 Sep 2023 75,519 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 75,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 73,788 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 69,836 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,257 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 25 Sep 2020 67,254 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

front brakes worn to limit

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Sep 2019 64,100 miles

chip in windscreen

front brakes worn

Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,860 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Sep 2018 59,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,032 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 49,743 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

Fail 28 Sep 2016 49,740 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front trailing and thrust arm bushes perished

Fail 23 Sep 2015 44,474 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front trailing and thrust arm bushes perished

Pass 22 Sep 2014 39,992 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 38,308 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 33,451 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 33,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,549 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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HN08 KCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN08 KCF, 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 HN08 KCF registered?

HN08 KCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is HN08 KCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN08 KCF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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