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KV08 OWR

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,489 mi
Last recorded150,489 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 150,489 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 150,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 147,720 miles

Near side track rod end has play

Washers could be better

Pass 18 May 2023 141,976 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 129,743 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 127,586 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 116,254 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 105,525 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear springs corroded

Centre & front exhaust brackets broken but exhaust secure

Pass 23 Jan 2017 95,546 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 84,640 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 84,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,945 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,126 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 62,126 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,964 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,159 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 31,886 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 OWR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KV08 OWR, 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 KV08 OWR registered?

KV08 OWR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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