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LD08 ZZG

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,688 mi
Last recorded97,688 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 97,688 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low close to wear bars centre tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing low close to wear bars centre tread

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

engine cover,under tray & plasric sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2026 97,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low close to wear bars centre tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing low close to wear bars centre tread

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

engine cover,under tray & plasric sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2025 94,103 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low centre tread

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2025 94,101 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low centre tread

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2024 90,896 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2024 90,896 miles

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2023 86,957 miles

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2022 84,069 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

engine cover under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2022 84,069 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

engine cover under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2021 81,093 miles

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2020 78,800 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 78,800 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 73,288 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 73,288 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,272 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 67,272 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 60,089 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 58,876 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,839 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,957 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not see brake pads

Pass 31 Dec 2012 49,251 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,053 miles

advise near side rear tyre wearing low on middle 3.0mm

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,238 miles

unable to visually inspect front pads

Fail 22 Mar 2011 36,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to visually inspect front pads

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 ZZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LD08 ZZG, 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 ZZG registered?

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

Is LD08 ZZG safe to buy?

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