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V90 KAR

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,333 mi
Last recorded89,333 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV90 KAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 89,333 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear sub frame corroded

under vehicle trays hiding testable components

Fail 10 Dec 2025 89,332 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear sub frame corroded

under vehicle trays hiding testable components

Pass 2 Jan 2025 85,951 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 85,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front suspension - rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 80,815 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 75,355 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion rear chassis and subframe area

Pass 4 Jan 2022 69,986 miles

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

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

rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 62,881 miles

both rear suspension springs are corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 51,287 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust rear hanger detached

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Fail 10 Jun 2019 51,287 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust rear hanger detached

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Pass 29 Jun 2018 44,298 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust rear hanger detached

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,133 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 29,430 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 22,889 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 22,889 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 15,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2013 9,346 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 8,946 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 8,565 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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V90 KAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V90 KAR, 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 V90 KAR registered?

V90 KAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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