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LC08 AAA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,374 mi
Last recorded52,374 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 AAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 52,374 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 51,823 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 51,489 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 51,165 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 50,546 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 50,538 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 49,658 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 49,658 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 48,389 miles

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

o/s park brake performance poor.

Fail 22 Jan 2020 48,389 miles

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

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

o/s park brake performance poor.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 45,133 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 40,542 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2017 33,439 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 33,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 25,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,272 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front n/s and o/s tyre has badly cracked on the outer edge

Rear n/s and o/s tyre has badly cracked on the outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2015 24,272 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front n/s and o/s tyre has badly cracked on the outer edge

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear n/s and o/s tyre has badly cracked on the outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2014 19,818 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front both tyre has very slightly cracked on the outer edge

Fail 2 Sep 2014 19,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front both tyre has very slightly cracked on the outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 17,452 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 17,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 12,734 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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LC08 AAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LC08 AAA, 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 LC08 AAA registered?

LC08 AAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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