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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2.1L Diesel · KT08 VDG

KT08 VDG

2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (2.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 144,500 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
Year / Origin
2008 · Northampton
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Expired on 25 Jan 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
144,500 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 25 Jan 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2148cc

KT08 VDG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2024
  • 144,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
✓ No outstanding recalls
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KT08 VDG Mileage History

  1. 07/01/2022128,302 mi
  2. 10/01/2023137,327 mi+9,025 mi
  3. 18/01/2023137,327 mi
  4. 19/01/2024144,495 mi+7,168 mi
  5. 26/01/2024144,500 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 7,896 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

KT08 VDG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 22:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk (KT08 VDG) between January 2022 and January 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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