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KJ08 ZGH

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,189 mi
Last recorded113,189 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 ZGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 113,189 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 113,189 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 108,181 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 104,326 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 104,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 100,169 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 97,477 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 94,972 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 91,671 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre getting low on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre getting low on outer and inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2017 89,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre getting low on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre getting low on outer and inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 81,923 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 81,923 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 74,542 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,262 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 52,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,769 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,563 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,218 miles

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

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 ZGH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 KJ08 ZGH, 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 ZGH registered?

KJ08 ZGH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for KJ08 ZGH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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