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BF08 LFA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,807 mi
Last recorded91,807 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 LFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 91,807 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,914 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 71,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 71,512 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 60,682 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 55,197 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,229 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2020 54,191 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 11 Oct 2019 53,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2018 52,221 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 52,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 51,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 50,654 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,189 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre [inner] sidewalls split near to legal limit

Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,089 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 45,095 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 41,339 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 38,032 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 35,533 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 31,352 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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BF08 LFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BF08 LFA, 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 BF08 LFA registered?

BF08 LFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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