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KU08 LXF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,370 mi
Last recorded143,370 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 LXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 143,370 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 143,370 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 138,274 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 138,261 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 133,076 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 133,073 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded CENTRE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded CENTRE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 128,038 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 116,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 102,608 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 102,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm conti 94v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 87,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 73,049 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,295 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,254 miles

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Brake pad wear light on dashboard.

Front wiper blade wear indicators showing.

Offside,Nearside front tyres wearing on edges, cracking.

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

Windscreen stone chipped.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 50,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Brake pad wear light on dashboard.

Front wiper blade wear indicators showing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside,Nearside front tyres wearing on edges, cracking.

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

Windscreen stone chipped.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,601 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,084 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,229 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,905 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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KU08 LXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KU08 LXF, 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

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What year was KU08 LXF registered?

KU08 LXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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