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KJ08 VJV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,578 mi
Last recorded108,578 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 VJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 108,578 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 103,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 95,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 88,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 85,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 83,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2020 81,327 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,157 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Mar 2019 75,157 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,207 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 62,664 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 55,608 miles

all lower front arms bushes perished and split

exhaust mount snapped

osf tyre worn on edges

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2016 55,607 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all lower front arms bushes perished and split

exhaust mount snapped

osf tyre worn on edges

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,858 miles

slight play nsf wheel bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,981 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,023 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,791 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 VJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VJV, 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 KJ08 VJV registered?

KJ08 VJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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The MOT history for KJ08 VJV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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