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KR08 RPV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,378 mi
Last recorded160,378 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 RPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 160,378 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 160,348 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 152,141 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 141,623 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2023 134,367 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 123,669 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 114,882 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2020 109,305 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,692 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer side wall

Offside Front tyre cut outer side wall

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2019 104,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer side wall

Offside Front tyre cut outer side wall

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2018 102,181 miles

Offside Front tyre cut outer side wall but not to cords

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 100,071 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 97,050 miles

both rear tyres starting to get close to wear bar indicators

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,121 miles

Front tyres "feathered"

O/S headlight beam pattern poor

Fail 6 Feb 2015 88,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres "feathered"

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S headlight beam pattern poor

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,431 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,978 miles

crack in n/s/f fog light len

Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,320 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,094 miles

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

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

n/s/f Brake disc is corroded

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 RPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR08 RPV registered?

KR08 RPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is KR08 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 RPV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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