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K12 BEA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests42 (31 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate73.8%

Mileage

74,848 mi
Last recorded74,848 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 BEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

31 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 74,848 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 117,801 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 73,754 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps deteriorating

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 117,799 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 71,007 miles

Both front tyres are scrubbing on edges 245/45/18

Nearside & offside rear sub-frame: attachment bracket / mountings corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal for driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 71,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres are scrubbing on edges 245/45/18

Nearside & offside rear sub-frame: attachment bracket / mountings corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal for driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 115,807 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 115,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 65,583 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 113,520 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 113,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 60,406 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,648 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 53,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 102,099 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

under trays VIEWS

Fail 30 Jul 2020 102,099 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under trays VIEWS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 52,138 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 51,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 97,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 97,674 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 46,436 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,707 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 41,126 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,653 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,682 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 86,124 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 86,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 20,422 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 20,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,498 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 81,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 11,551 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,822 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 10,450 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 72,339 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 6,637 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 68,167 miles

Manufactors covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2011 5,732 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,883 miles

Handbrake would not lock out o/s/r and rubbing noise heard when brake applied

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,415 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,798 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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K12 BEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.8%.

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 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 K12 BEA, 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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K12 BEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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