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KR08 YKH

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,963 mi
Last recorded95,963 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 YKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 95,963 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 84,625 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))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 84,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (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))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 76,427 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 67,792 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 67,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265 30 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265 30 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 35 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 35 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 59,503 miles

rear exhaust hanger broke but exhaust still secure

Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear one of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 42,329 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,974 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 41,973 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 41,422 miles

all four tyres cracked/perished

Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,870 miles

Front both tyres slight perished..o/s/r tyre nail in it

Fail 3 Sep 2016 39,868 miles

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

Front both tyres slight perished..o/s/r tyre nail in it

Pass 1 Aug 2015 38,142 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all four tyres has slight cracking on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2014 37,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,670 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 34,626 miles

service overdue light on dash

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,303 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 YKH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 YKH, 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 YKH registered?

KR08 YKH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is KR08 YKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 YKH 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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