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CY08 LOD

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,814 mi
Last recorded89,814 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 LOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 89,814 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 89,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 89,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 82,704 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 76,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

all light have a slight flicker

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears up to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 69,410 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears up to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 58,526 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears up to rear Flexys, benefit of doubt given (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

exhaust middle to rear support corroded off

Fail 22 Aug 2017 50,087 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears up to rear Flexys, benefit of doubt given (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

exhaust middle to rear support corroded off

Pass 23 Apr 2016 37,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

front tyres shoulders wearing

Fail 16 Apr 2016 36,838 miles

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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

front tyres shoulders wearing

Pass 22 May 2015 27,129 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 25,090 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 21,508 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 18,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F indicator lense on mirror frame cracked

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both front tyre cracked on surface of tread and cracked round edges

Pass 19 Jul 2011 16,120 miles

Both front tyres cuts to kerb protector, not exposing cords. And both front tyres showing signs of fatigue with surface cracks appearing

Fail 18 Jul 2011 16,120 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres cuts to kerb protector, not exposing cords. And both front tyres showing signs of fatigue with surface cracks appearing

Both rear tyre inner walls excessively cracked/split deep enough to expose cords

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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CY08 LOD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CY08 LOD, 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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CY08 LOD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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