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LB08 BBO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,478 mi
Last recorded153,478 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 BBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 153,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 153,478 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Right & Left (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 143,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 143,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

near side front headlamp cleaning device is inoperative.

near side rear outer position lamp appears to be brighter than all the other rear position lamps.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

off and near side front wiper blades performance not tested.

off side front headlamp cleaning device is inoperative.

rear central stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 130,825 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 130,825 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 114,901 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 8 Aug 2017 113,825 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb not working [back up bulb ok] (1.1.A.3b)

Road wheel slightly damaged All (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 97,271 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine compartment and under side of vehicle front to rear contaminated with oil

O/S/F Suspension and brake caliper and wheel contaminated with oil

Pass 27 Jun 2015 85,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads wearing low

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 85,623 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads wearing low

O/S/F Tyre has had side wall repair [ not recommended]

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 75,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 May 2013 63,026 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,750 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 42,344 miles

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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LB08 BBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB08 BBO, 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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LB08 BBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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