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B12 LFY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,487 mi
Last recorded85,487 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 LFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 85,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 85,278 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 84,882 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 84,882 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 84,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,288 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,506 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jul 2020 80,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,747 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,918 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 73,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,075 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 50,116 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,544 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 25,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 23,410 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,379 miles

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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B12 LFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B12 LFY, 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 B12 LFY registered?

B12 LFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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