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KU08 XCH

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,450 mi
Last recorded101,450 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 XCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 101,450 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 101,440 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 100,987 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 100,987 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 100,904 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexible hoses starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective mountings and clamps corroded excessively (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 100,904 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm ball joint gaitor split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexible hoses starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective mountings and clamps corroded excessively (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor arm ball joint gaitor not fully secured (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 98,750 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 98,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 96,550 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 96,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,671 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 75,961 miles

Front brake pads slightly worn low

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,783 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,652 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack in tread.

engine management light on.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,878 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,295 miles

EML on

Fail 10 Jun 2014 56,282 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

EML on

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,516 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 50,494 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,802 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,941 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 29,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 XCH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XCH, 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 KU08 XCH registered?

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

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