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KT08 EHW

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,291 mi
Last recorded120,291 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 EHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 120,291 miles

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

General Corrosion

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 120,291 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General Corrosion

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 117,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 113,242 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 113,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 105,866 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 105,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 101,022 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brakes worn and slight judder

center exhaust rust

offside rear lens damage

slight wear steering rack

Fail 26 May 2021 101,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brakes worn and slight judder

center exhaust rust

nearside front tyre inner sidewall worn

offside rear lens damage

offside washer not working

slight wear steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2020 97,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

centre exhaust rust

front brakes worn and slight judder

Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,557 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 92,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 85,670 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished , limit and devoid of tread inner edge

offside rear tyre perished , 2mm ,devoid inner edge and sidewall splitting (recommend replace)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,855 miles

all brakes worn

offside rear light lens damage

rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2017 77,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brakes worn

offside rear light lens damage

rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,383 miles

all brakes worn

Fail 3 Jun 2016 69,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brakes worn

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,330 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 61,330 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre limit

Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs slight judder

Pass 28 May 2013 41,557 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,154 miles

front pads and discs worn to limit

front tyres 2mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre limit and perished inner edge

rear brakes worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,987 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 26,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs scored

Pass 25 May 2011 26,320 miles

front discs scored

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 EHW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EHW, 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 KT08 EHW registered?

KT08 EHW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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