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KJ08 EXV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,322 mi
Last recorded41,322 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 EXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 41,322 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 40,760 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 40,514 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 39,049 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 37,917 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 36,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

T P M S light on

Pass 22 Jun 2018 35,275 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,784 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 31,829 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,848 miles

O/S/R tyre close to limit

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,790 miles

Nearside Front 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)

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,546 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged, not exposing cords.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 17,542 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 17,542 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,666 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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KJ08 EXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJ08 EXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ08 EXV registered?

KJ08 EXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is KJ08 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ08 EXV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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