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L15 DOP

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

293,164 mi
Last recorded293,164 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 DOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 293,164 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 278,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 259,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 241,347 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 223,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 205,086 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 188,908 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 188,908 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 170,981 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 170,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed plys (225/40x18 budget) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all tyres wearing to edges

Pass 7 Feb 2018 157,542 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 154,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 146,115 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 128,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 107,427 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 89,707 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 89,707 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2012 68,986 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 48,569 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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L15 DOP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 L15 DOP, 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 L15 DOP registered?

L15 DOP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is L15 DOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 DOP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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