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LA08 NKS

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,243 mi
Last recorded61,243 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 61,243 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 60,909 miles

Engine cover, Undertray & Sill covers fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 60,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine cover, Undertray & Sill covers fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 60,735 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 58,755 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,540 miles

engine & undertray sill cover fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 52,828 miles

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2020 48,777 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 46,389 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,443 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,400 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 40,400 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 33,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,553 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 29,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 24,943 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 19,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 14,504 miles

Nearside Rear 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 NKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NKS, 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 NKS registered?

LA08 NKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is LA08 NKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 NKS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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