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KR08 TZU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,333 mi
Last recorded129,333 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 TZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 129,333 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 126,361 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 126,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 122,151 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 118,582 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 110,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction CRACK (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW NEAR LEGAL LIMITS 1.7 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW NEAR LEGAL LIMITS 1.7 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 110,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction CRACK (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW NEAR LEGAL LIMITS 1.7 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW NEAR LEGAL LIMITS 1.7 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 101,910 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 101,910 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 81,537 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 81,537 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 59,137 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,038 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,579 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,571 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,174 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,772 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,024 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,210 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 TZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

KR08 TZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is KR08 TZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 TZU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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