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KV08 GZG

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,415 mi
Last recorded92,415 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 GZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 92,415 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 89,401 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 85,465 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 85,465 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 84,477 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 84,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 83,181 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 81,753 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 81,753 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 77,597 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 77,597 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front side repeater has water ingress due to damage to the lens

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front washer jet provides insufficient fluid but n/s/f washer provides enough fluid to reach o/s of windscreen

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring testers view

Pass 6 Mar 2018 117,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall has slight cut

Nearside Front side repeater has slight condensation inside lens due to damage

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall has slight cut

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

engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring testers view

Fail 6 Mar 2018 117,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall has slight cut

Nearside Front side repeater has slight condensation inside lens due to damage

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall has slight cut

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

engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring testers view

Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,095 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 66,456 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,432 miles

rear brake pads looking very low

Pass 14 May 2014 61,783 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 1 May 2013 48,405 miles

damage to near side front bumper

off side front wheel rim damage

small splits to near side front tyre wall

Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front bumper

offside front fog light broken

Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,096 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 24,096 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 GZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KV08 GZG, 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 KV08 GZG registered?

KV08 GZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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