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18 LPE

2018 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests35 (24 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

38,796 mi
Last recorded38,796 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration18 LPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

24 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 38,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 38,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2026 74,896 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 38,640 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 66,571 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 38,491 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 38,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 53,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has a big chunk taken out of it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge and main tread 2-3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 53,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has a big chunk taken out of it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge and main tread 2-3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 37,977 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 37,977 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2023 39,827 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 27,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 37,457 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 37,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2021 15,103 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 37,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 36,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 36,732 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2016 36,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,576 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 32,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,376 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,725 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 27,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,491 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,164 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 21,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 5 Jun 2010 18,067 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Jun 2010 18,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2009 15,732 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,423 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 13,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2007 11,153 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 11,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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18 LPE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

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 18 LPE, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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18 LPE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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The MOT history for 18 LPE shows 35 tests with a 68.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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