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HG08 LRJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,419 mi
Last recorded182,419 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 LRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 182,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 182,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 175,069 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 175,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2021 166,533 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 156,339 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 139,732 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 139,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 131,678 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 131,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 125,259 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 125,259 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 118,544 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 110,424 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 102,219 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,867 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LUNES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 84,815 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 80,498 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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HG08 LRJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 HG08 LRJ, 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 HG08 LRJ registered?

HG08 LRJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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