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KN58 FTY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,510 mi
Last recorded144,510 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 FTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 144,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 142,331 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 142,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes pull to nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured wheel rim cracked at welding repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 138,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 129,839 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 122,781 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 122,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 114,134 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 114,134 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 29 Mar 2018 105,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 105,280 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 93,544 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,365 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 63,359 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 58,980 miles

Brake pipes greased.

Fail 6 Sep 2014 58,980 miles

Brake pipes greased.

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 46,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 35,044 miles

both front tyres split on inner sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2011 23,378 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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KN58 FTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel 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 KN58 FTY, 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 KN58 FTY registered?

KN58 FTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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