2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 1.8L Petrol · KV08 OUF

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT in December 2025 with 86,721 miles and no recorded defects. This follows a clean result after a period of recurring mechanical failures. While the history shows a pattern of reactive maintenance, the lack of advisories in 2024 and 2025 suggests that the current owner is addressing identified faults promptly to maintain the vehicle in a roadworthy state. At 86,721 miles, this 18-year-old Mercedes reflects low mileage, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with tests performed almost annually in October or November between 2018 and 2025. This low mileage generally indicates less wear and tear on the engine and drivetrain, but the infrequent use typical of a vehicle of this age often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion, which is evident in the record. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly, as this has been a persistent point of failure. Multiple ball joints, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar linkages were flagged across 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024. The recurring nature of the suspension arm ball joints suggests these components may be prone to premature wear on this specific example. Additionally, the history of excessive corrosion on the front brake pipes in 2018 and 2020 necessitates a thorough check of the braking lines to ensure that structural rust has not returned despite previous repairs.