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KW08 HBE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,153 mi
Last recorded98,153 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 HBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 98,153 miles

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

LH Parking Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 94,491 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 91,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 91,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45 r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 88,228 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 88,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 85,943 miles

Smell of fuel under bonnet - no leaks visible

Pass 10 Dec 2020 84,001 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 80,535 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 75,720 miles

nsr tyre getting low

Fail 13 Dec 2018 75,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsr tyre getting low

Fail 31 Oct 2018 74,742 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on edge

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

Offside Rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 30 Nov 2017 70,744 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,111 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 60,537 miles

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

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

front tyres are getting low on tread

front tyres heavy wear on inner edges

Fail 16 Dec 2015 60,447 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front tyres are getting low on tread

front tyres heavy wear on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2014 54,790 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,942 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,891 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,880 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2011 40,849 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

front pads low border line

rear discs corroded

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 HBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HBE, 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 KW08 HBE registered?

KW08 HBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is KW08 HBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 HBE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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