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LA08 GYU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,617 mi
Last recorded76,617 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 GYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 76,617 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 75,358 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 72,185 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 69,172 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 66,212 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 62,471 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 58,379 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,929 miles

N/S/FRONT TYRE HAS VARIOUS SMALL CUTS IN OUTER WALL..ALSO WORN CLOSE TO LIMITS ON SHOULDERS..ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 50,037 miles

N/S/FRONT TYRE RUBBED ON OUTER WALL..

Fail 27 Jul 2017 50,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/FRONT TYRE RUBBED ON OUTER WALL..

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,967 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 30,936 miles

O/SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Fail 25 Jul 2014 30,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,597 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 20,081 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 16,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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LA08 GYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

LA08 GYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for LA08 GYU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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