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KR57 LJE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,160 mi
Last recorded78,160 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 LJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 78,160 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 75,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored,pitted & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored,pitted & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 75,852 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front bracket broken & middle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored,pitted & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored,pitted & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 63,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 63,221 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rear lower (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 8 May 2017 58,646 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 54,076 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,394 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2014 36,692 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

O/S/Front tyre starting to perish inside the tread patern.

Pass 8 May 2013 32,284 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 26,257 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 19,922 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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KR57 LJE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KR57 LJE, 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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KR57 LJE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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