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L4 EGB

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,894 mi
Last recorded100,894 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 EGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 100,894 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 97,660 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED

Fail 28 Jul 2025 97,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn CENTRE ARM (MARKED YELLOW) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

UNDERTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED

Pass 10 Apr 2024 92,843 miles

Front tyre edges worn

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,792 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 86,673 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 May 2020 76,524 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 11 May 2020 76,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2018 70,524 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,613 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Dec 2015 55,400 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2014 48,582 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,238 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,116 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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L4 EGB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L4 EGB, 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 L4 EGB registered?

L4 EGB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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