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L8 DDV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,876 mi
Last recorded87,876 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 DDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 87,876 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 84,274 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 81,293 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 81,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 76,210 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 76,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 71,105 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 67,508 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,838 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 65,825 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 61,965 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,440 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 56,502 miles

engine covers/under covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2017 56,497 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

engine covers/under covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2016 48,688 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres feathering (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 27,932 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 20,705 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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L8 DDV 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 78.9%.

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 L8 DDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L8 DDV?

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What year was L8 DDV registered?

L8 DDV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is L8 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 DDV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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