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L24 DJC

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,852 mi
Last recorded106,852 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 DJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 106,852 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 98,591 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 83,271 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 72,266 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 71,569 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 71,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 69,536 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 69,160 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,563 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 64,438 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 64,400 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 59,427 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 53,897 miles

one rear exhaust bracket broken off

Fail 15 May 2017 53,810 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

one rear exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 20 May 2016 48,446 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 43,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 42,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 37,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 May 2013 33,993 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 29,406 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 29,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2011 22,164 miles

handbrake requires attention

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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L24 DJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L24 DJC, 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 L24 DJC registered?

L24 DJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is L24 DJC safe to buy?

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