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LD08 ZZE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,130 mi
Last recorded72,130 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 ZZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 72,130 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 67,286 miles

the light switch is no operating correctly

Pass 22 May 2024
Pass 14 Mar 2023 65,694 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 65,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,087 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 58,087 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 51,852 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 46,613 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 40,676 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,147 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 30,623 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,313 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidae wall has a cut

Pass 30 Mar 2013 22,028 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,070 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,536 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits and nearside nailed

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

restricted view on front brake pads

suspect tracking out

Fail 7 Apr 2011 15,535 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits and nearside nailed

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

restricted view on front brake pads

suspect tracking out

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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LD08 ZZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LD08 ZZE, 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 LD08 ZZE registered?

LD08 ZZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LD08 ZZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 ZZE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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