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VK08 UKS

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,155 mi
Last recorded120,155 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 UKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 120,155 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 113,131 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 98,424 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2019 98,424 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2018 91,320 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 91,320 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit change asap (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 84,729 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit change asap (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,069 miles

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f tyre cracking

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 66,985 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 66,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,397 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,281 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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VK08 UKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UKS, 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 UKS registered?

VK08 UKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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