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LA08 GYP

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

106,718 mi
Last recorded106,718 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 GYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 106,718 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen has chipped but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 29 Oct 2024 100,964 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 95,628 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2022 90,190 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 85,263 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 81,272 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,934 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,788 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 62,940 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 44,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 32,646 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 29,004 miles

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

both front tyres cracks on outer walls

front discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,113 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 25,432 miles

small cut to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 30 Jul 2011 23,566 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 23,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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LA08 GYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LA08 GYP, 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 LA08 GYP registered?

LA08 GYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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