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KS08 VJC

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,924 mi
Last recorded146,924 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 VJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 146,924 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 127,213 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 120,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 113,740 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 113,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 108,135 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 108,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 102,877 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 102,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 99,440 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 99,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 92,749 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 89,364 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

Pass 25 Jul 2016 71,683 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 63,093 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 63,093 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 May 2014 55,818 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2013 44,032 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 35,304 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,245 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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KS08 VJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KS08 VJC, 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 KS08 VJC registered?

KS08 VJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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The MOT history for KS08 VJC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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