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LA55 ADS

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,624 mi
Last recorded79,624 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 ADS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 79,624 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SLIGHTLY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 78,142 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 76,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 76,116 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 74,263 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2022 68,127 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 67,301 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 65,013 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 62,469 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 59,217 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,655 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 55,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,262 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,653 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 45,653 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 37,366 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

very slight bulge nearside rear tyre inside edge and small cut

Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full area not inspected

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,266 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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LA55 ADS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA55 ADS, 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 LA55 ADS registered?

LA55 ADS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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