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K155 MBS

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,481 mi
Last recorded81,481 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 MBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 81,481 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 81,481 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 80,221 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 77,626 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 74,945 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 74,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 73,913 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 71,462 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 71,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,711 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,509 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 57,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,789 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Undertrays fitted covering underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2016 38,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Undertrays fitted covering underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,306 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,149 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 22,135 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,489 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 13,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 12,773 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 11,232 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 9,847 miles

NSF Brake disc has surface corrosion on inner & outer face

NSR Brake disc has surface corrosion on inner & outer face

OSF Brake disc has surface corrosion on inner face

OSR Brake disc has surface corrosion on inner & outer face

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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K155 MBS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K155 MBS, 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 K155 MBS registered?

K155 MBS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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