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KW08 PKO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

186,855 mi
Last recorded186,855 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 PKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 186,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 168,320 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 150,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 150,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 137,646 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced and near side rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 137,646 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one nut or bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one nut or bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced and near side rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 124,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 109,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 96,969 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 96,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,563 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 76,286 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 76,283 miles

Brake performance not tested Coil spring broken hanging off spring seat (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,371 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 54,367 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 35,842 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 31,198 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 21,970 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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KW08 PKO 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 73.7%.

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 PKO, 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 PKO registered?

KW08 PKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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