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GU58 LZS

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,531 mi
Last recorded95,531 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 LZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 95,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 95,336 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and Offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 92,519 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 92,517 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides most forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 89,566 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside leading to flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 89,563 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside leading to flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 86,538 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 82,771 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 82,771 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 79,392 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,102 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,408 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 69,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 63,302 miles

Central Rear Exhaust hanger bracket rusted off completely

Nearside Front Wiper blade slightly smearing

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,986 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,125 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,124 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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GU58 LZS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU58 LZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU58 LZS registered?

GU58 LZS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is GU58 LZS safe to buy?

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