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L3 NHD

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,165 mi
Last recorded194,165 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 NHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 194,165 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. light beam poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 182,158 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 182,156 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 169,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 169,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 161,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust section corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2023 161,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 155,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush and weeping fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 155,820 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush and weeping fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 150,501 miles

Both Sides Sills covers, Engine undertray & Undersides covers fitted.

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 150,501 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides & Nail in Tyre. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both Sides Sills covers, Engine undertray & Undersides covers fitted.

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 145,504 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 126,357 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 126,333 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 103,415 miles

front brake pads look worn

rear tyres worn

slight play offside front lower ball joint (rear arm)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,272 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES AND CONTAINS SEVERAL DEEP CUTS NOT EXPOSING CORDS

Pass 29 Jan 2016 45,411 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 45,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 36,651 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 36,651 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 30,464 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 22,199 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,430 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,045 miles

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

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

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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L3 NHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L3 NHD, 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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L3 NHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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