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KW08 GWD

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,593 mi
Last recorded100,593 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 GWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 100,593 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

standard under tray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2024 94,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 87,417 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 87,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 75,747 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 75,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 69,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,384 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 65,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 58,365 miles

All brake pipes greased on surface

Both rear tyres edges cracking

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre edges cracking

Fail 4 Oct 2018 58,358 miles

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

All brake pipes greased on surface

Both rear tyres edges cracking

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre edges cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2017 48,989 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surface edges (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pipes greased on surface

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2016 39,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm on center tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm across center 3 quarters of tyre (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres wearing un-even on inner surface

under-trays fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Fail 26 Aug 2016 39,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam requires beam image check on replacement of bulb (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm on center tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm across center 3 quarters of tyre (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres wearing un-even on inner surface

under-trays fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 30 Aug 2015 31,950 miles

Both Front Inner Rack Arms Have Slight Play

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

Offside Front Tyre Has Cracking All Round

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2015 31,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both Front Inner Rack Arms Have Slight Play

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre Has Cracking All Round

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 24,775 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 21,692 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 18,210 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 12,590 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 12,589 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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KW08 GWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 KW08 GWD, 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 KW08 GWD registered?

KW08 GWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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