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KR08 LWG

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,411 mi
Last recorded163,411 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 LWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 163,411 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 155,542 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 155,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 146,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 133,930 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 125,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 113,580 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 102,356 miles

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

under tray fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,189 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 94,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both. (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre has a cut advised to be changed

Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,333 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,529 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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KR08 LWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LWG, 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 LWG registered?

KR08 LWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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