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KV08 OXS

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,411 mi
Last recorded118,411 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 118,411 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 113,424 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 108,199 miles

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

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

Reverse light not working n/s

Tyre monitoring light on

driver seat belt locking light on

middle stop light not nworking

o/s front fog light lens broken

Fail 16 Dec 2020 108,199 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Reverse light not working n/s

Tyre monitoring light on

driver seat belt locking light on

middle stop light not nworking

o/s front fog light lens broken

Pass 2 Jul 2019 99,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge split in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 99,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge split in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 95,265 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 95,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,876 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall splits in it

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall splits in it

Fail 1 Jun 2017 87,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall splits in it

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall splits in it

Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,641 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 69,767 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,330 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,657 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 48,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,900 miles

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

O/S/F Fog lamp cracked no sharp edgeds and still visable from a reasonable distance

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,945 miles

o/s/f spot lamp lens damaged

parking brake imbalance

Fail 16 Mar 2011 27,945 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front discs worn

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 OXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OXS, 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 OXS registered?

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

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