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KY08 FOV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,588 mi
Last recorded76,588 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 FOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 76,588 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 72,634 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 64,594 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 64,594 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 62,619 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on the inside edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 58,891 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2022 58,886 miles

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 55,193 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 51,498 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays/sill/engine covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 28 Feb 2019 36,340 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))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 34,193 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 32,557 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,781 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 28,794 miles

N/S/R tyre has got small cuts in the inner tread

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2014 26,392 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 25,328 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,042 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,590 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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KY08 FOV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY08 FOV, 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 KY08 FOV registered?

KY08 FOV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is KY08 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 FOV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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