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KM08 HDK

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,787 mi
Last recorded219,787 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 HDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 219,787 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 201,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

diesel emission level very close to vehicle plate limit

nearside reverse lamp not working

signs of possible fracture offside front road wheel

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 13 May 2019 201,561 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror mounted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

diesel emission level very close to vehicle plate limit

nearside door mirror mounted repeater lamp damaged/broken

nearside reverse lamp not working

signs of possible fracture offside front road wheel

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 27 Apr 2018 185,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

play evident in offside front wheel bearing

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

wear evident nearside and offside front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 27 Apr 2018 185,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

play evident in offside front wheel bearing

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

wear evident nearside and offside front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 12 May 2017 168,133 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside front tyres damaged on sidewalls

nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

offside rear anti-roll bar link bush deteriorated

wear evident nearside and offside front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 10 May 2017 168,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear arm, ball joint facing upwards (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside front tyres damaged on sidewalls

nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

offside rear anti-roll bar link bush deteriorated

wear evident nearside and offside front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 7 May 2016 150,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion evident nearside and offside rear brake pipes

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside wiper blades worn

slight damage nearside front wheel rim

wear/corrosion evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

Pass 7 May 2015 130,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

possible slight oil leak evident

Fail 6 May 2015 130,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

possible slight oil leak evident

Pass 1 May 2014 113,709 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 105,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 105,754 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 100,825 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,202 miles

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

Small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall (not too cord)

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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KM08 HDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM08 HDK, 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 KM08 HDK registered?

KM08 HDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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