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KJ08 VGA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,575 mi
Last recorded138,575 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 VGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 138,575 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 122,634 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 114,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear steel brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken but lamp still secure

Offside Front wing panel and bumper cover damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2023 105,741 miles

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

rear sub frame corroed

Pass 11 Aug 2022 105,211 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 105,211 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 102,489 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,441 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,377 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 93,040 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,627 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,224 miles

Front tyres cuts to outer sidewalls

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 84,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres cuts to outer sidewalls

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,894 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 78,893 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2014 70,794 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 62,996 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers installed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,271 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 VGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VGA, 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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KJ08 VGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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