MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front under tray fitting
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front under tray fitting
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
front brake pads wearing low
nearside front tyre wearing low
rear brake pads wearing low
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
front brake pads wearing low
nearside front tyre wearing low
rear brake pads wearing low
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK08 KVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VK08 KVW, 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 VK08 KVW registered?
VK08 KVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 April 2008.
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