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KX08 LSJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,716 mi
Last recorded57,716 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 LSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 57,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 54,786 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2024 54,786 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2023 52,308 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes corroded

all coil springs corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,055 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 49,136 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (Located in engine compartment, behind battery) (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 48,886 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 48,867 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,755 miles

Nearside Front side mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front inner rod slighlty play

Offside Front side mirror slightly insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,630 miles

deep cuts to o/s/f & n/s/f tyre sidewalls & tread worn bald on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2017 42,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

deep cuts to o/s/f & n/s/f tyre sidewalls & tread worn bald on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 36,506 miles

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres deep cuts to sidewall

topcovers & undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,608 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 30,608 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,033 miles

front tyres are worn to legal limit

n/*s front tyre is cut on sidewall very close to cords

Fail 10 Sep 2012 26,033 miles

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

front tyres are worn to legal limit

n/*s front tyre is cut on sidewall very close to cords

Pass 3 Feb 2011 19,163 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 19,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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KX08 LSJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KX08 LSJ, 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 KX08 LSJ registered?

KX08 LSJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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