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KR08 LWC

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,164 mi
Last recorded157,164 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 LWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 157,164 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 157,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 151,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear General surface rusting (N/S & O/S)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 147,682 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 147,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 139,032 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 129,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has some damage

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres inner edge worn smooth

both front tyres outer wall damage

Fail 26 Nov 2021 129,214 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has some damage

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres inner edge worn smooth

both front tyres outer wall damage

Pass 20 Nov 2020 120,563 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))

Pass 11 May 2019 108,671 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 99,591 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 89,537 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 81,493 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)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,796 miles

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

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

exhaust hanging bracket broken towards the rear, but the exhaust is still reasonably supported.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,395 miles

N/S front tyre damaged outer side wall

O/S front tyre damaged inner side wall

Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,652 miles

N/S/F Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,327 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 27,994 miles

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

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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KR08 LWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KR08 LWC, 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 KR08 LWC registered?

KR08 LWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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