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LC08 SZN

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,634 mi
Last recorded120,634 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 SZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 120,634 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 120,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 107,383 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 97,818 miles

steering arm has slight play on rack when turning

Pass 21 Apr 2023 90,659 miles

front pads wearing low- discs lipped

Fail 21 Apr 2023 90,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front pads wearing low- discs lipped

Pass 4 May 2022 84,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 78,144 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 74,325 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 68,121 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))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 68,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 26 Jan 2018 59,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,811 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,686 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 50,685 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,514 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 45,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,316 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 41,316 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,061 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 31,578 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 26,761 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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LC08 SZN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LC08 SZN, 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 SZN registered?

LC08 SZN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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