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KY08 OCA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,111 mi
Last recorded162,111 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 OCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 162,111 miles

Nearside front fog lamp lens damaged.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 160,332 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 160,317 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort nearside rear parking brake. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Parking brake lever not releasing fully- Brake warning lamp illuminated permanently. (1.1.6 (d))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 156,699 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint boot deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2024 156,699 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint boot deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 153,162 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 151,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 146,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [at both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [inner ball joint] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 146,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [at both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [inner ball joint] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 139,322 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 139,322 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 121,873 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 103,854 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 82,411 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 82,408 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,010 miles

Front Tyres perished with minor cracks

Fail 20 Apr 2016 58,010 miles

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

Front Tyres perished with minor cracks

Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,046 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 37,046 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 36,640 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,621 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,418 miles

rear tyres cut on sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,468 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,149 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

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 OCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KY08 OCA, 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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KY08 OCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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