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KS08 VXN

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,311 mi
Last recorded110,311 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 VXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 110,311 miles

Exhaust noisy modified (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 106,652 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 106,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 98,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 95,595 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 95,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 90,674 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 90,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear silencer tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2020 86,729 miles

rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2019 77,016 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 67,827 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 60,091 miles

front and rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 13 May 2016 51,561 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,672 miles

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

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

front wheels buckled

Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,365 miles

osf and osr tyres have deep cracks to inner sidewall with no visable cords on show

Fail 30 Jul 2013 32,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

osf and osr tyres have deep cracks to inner sidewall with no visable cords on show

Pass 16 Aug 2012 20,609 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 20,197 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,611 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded inner surface

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

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

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

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

Tread and sidewall cracking n/s/f tyre

Tread cracking o/s/f tyre

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 VXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 KS08 VXN, 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

How do I check the history of KS08 VXN?

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What year was KS08 VXN registered?

KS08 VXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is KS08 VXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 VXN 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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