CarVerify

Free Car Check

KT08 VDG

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,500 mi
Last recorded144,500 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 VDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 144,500 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 144,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 137,327 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 137,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 128,302 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 128,294 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 119,304 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,474 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 109,128 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 104,532 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 98,081 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 92,279 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,150 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,220 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,897 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KT08 VDG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KT08 VDG, 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 KT08 VDG?

You can check the full history of KT08 VDG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KT08 VDG registered?

KT08 VDG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is KT08 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT08 VDG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KT08 VDG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KT08 VDG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.