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KM08 WSV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,934 mi
Last recorded110,934 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 WSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 110,934 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 107,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 107,927 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded inner front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded outer front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack ball joint end excess play (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 104,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 12 Aug 2024 104,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 15 Aug 2023 99,025 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 99,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 89,842 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2021 80,271 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 80,271 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Fail 22 Jan 2020 70,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Pass 19 Feb 2019 64,580 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 62,049 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 62,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are in poor condition

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

Pass 23 May 2017 56,952 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 51,948 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 45,819 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 45,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 15 May 2014 37,906 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 28,952 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 20,935 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 8,663 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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KM08 WSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WSV, 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 WSV registered?

KM08 WSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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