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KV08 FUP

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,180 mi
Last recorded148,180 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 FUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 148,180 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 148,179 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Obligatory mirror insecure glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 142,187 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 142,186 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm ball joint pointing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 137,683 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))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 131,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 125,741 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 125,741 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 122,224 miles

both rear tyres are worn on insides

Fail 8 Aug 2020 122,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are worn on insides

Pass 26 Apr 2019 113,541 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 105,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 105,951 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 89,310 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,599 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 58,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 15 Apr 2014 48,248 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,464 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,708 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,579 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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KV08 FUP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KV08 FUP, 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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KV08 FUP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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