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KT08 BKN

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,630 mi
Last recorded133,630 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 133,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 133,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 132,531 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 132,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 122,829 miles

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

Offside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

Fail 2 Jul 2018 122,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

Offside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 114,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,982 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 99,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 92,509 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE BUT NOT TO CORDS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 77,703 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 77,175 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads low

offside front tyre damage

Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,147 miles

Damage to offside front of vehicle. Bumper, wing and headlamp.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 62,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Damage to offside front of vehicle. Bumper, wing and headlamp.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,595 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 33,888 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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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KT08 BKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KT08 BKN, 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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KT08 BKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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