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DA08 LXB

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Gold Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,588 mi
Last recorded144,588 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 LXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 144,588 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 125,432 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 107,098 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 92,681 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 83,959 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,569 miles

Advise both rear axle tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 27 Jun 2019 69,597 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,160 miles

Engine covers and under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring visual inspection of some components during MOT test.

Pass 12 May 2017 48,683 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,621 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,218 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 37,218 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 Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,417 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,032 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,362 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,423 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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DA08 LXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Gold with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DA08 LXB, 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 DA08 LXB registered?

DA08 LXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is DA08 LXB safe to buy?

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