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KV08 OVT

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,299 mi
Last recorded137,299 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 OVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 137,299 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 137,260 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 134,392 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 133,274 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 130,612 miles

General corrosion to suspension and other underbody components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake just met efficiency requirements

Fail 4 Aug 2023 130,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion to suspension and other underbody components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake just met efficiency requirements

Pass 24 Jun 2022 126,527 miles

Front Disc worn

Fail 16 May 2022 126,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective burnt (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective burnt (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil high

Pass 21 May 2021 124,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears, inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 May 2021 124,278 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in middle (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad retaining pins and spring clip missing, pads insecure in calliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears, inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2019 122,119 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 120,961 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 112,578 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 112,306 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 98,119 miles

nearside front fog lamp broken

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2015 97,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside front fog lamp broken

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2014 76,695 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,923 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 55,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 46,005 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2012 41,794 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 25,522 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 OVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 OVT, 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 OVT registered?

KV08 OVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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