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L80 LSP

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,481 mi
Last recorded73,481 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 LSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 73,481 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 68,669 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 64,026 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 58,664 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 53,834 miles

oversills fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2021 53,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

oversills fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 51,469 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 51,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 51,430 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits co to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. tyre wrong size 255/35=18 others 225/40=18 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 48,944 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 48,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 43,627 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 42,730 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 42,383 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 42,376 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,325 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,897 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,579 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,060 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 35,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,608 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,270 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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L80 LSP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 L80 LSP, 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 L80 LSP registered?

L80 LSP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is L80 LSP safe to buy?

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