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KU08 NXZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,869 mi
Last recorded81,869 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 NXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 81,869 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 78,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (tyre on 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (brake pads around 2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 78,353 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (tyre on 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (brake pads around 2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 73,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 73,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 68,827 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 68,824 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 62,912 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 61,816 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake release slight binding

Pass 11 Sep 2019 59,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 59,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

administrative error on previous test no paper work issued for that test

Pass 10 Sep 2019 59,448 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 55,691 miles

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,778 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 51,778 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,416 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,417 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/f tyre borderline pass benfit given to presenter recommend replacement

o/s/f tyre in very poor condition due to cracking/ageing cords may be exposed very soon

Fail 29 Aug 2014 37,563 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/f tyre borderline pass benfit given to presenter recommend replacement

o/s/f tyre in very poor condition due to cracking/ageing cords may be exposed very soon

Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,584 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 20,345 miles

front tyres deteriorated & getting close to legal limits

Pass 10 Feb 2011 16,538 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 NXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 NXZ, 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 NXZ registered?

KU08 NXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KU08 NXZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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