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KU08 XCJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,108 mi
Last recorded89,108 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 XCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 89,108 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 84,004 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 79,365 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side and nearside front and rear brakepads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 79,365 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side and nearside front and rear brakepads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 73,995 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 69,181 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 63,810 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 55,424 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 55,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,978 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 51,977 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 45,741 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,622 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,390 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,874 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2014 29,127 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,210 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,502 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 17,343 miles

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

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

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 XCJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KU08 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

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

Is KU08 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 XCJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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