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K16 GHL

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,307 mi
Last recorded159,307 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 GHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 159,307 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 159,307 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 156,461 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 156,461 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 151,174 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 147,376 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 147,376 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 143,244 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 143,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 138,367 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 138,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 132,169 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n.s & o.s (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 121,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 109,217 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,090 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 84,825 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 59,144 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,135 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 53,024 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENT

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA IS COVERED IN PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS..THUS A FULL INSPECTION OF SOME OF THE COMPONETS COULD NOT BE CHECKED

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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K16 GHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K16 GHL, 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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K16 GHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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