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LG04 CLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,963 mi
Last recorded52,963 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 52,963 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s mirror loose

Fail 4 Aug 2026 52,963 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s mirror loose

Pass 22 Jan 2025 51,528 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 49,315 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 24 Jan 2024 49,315 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside wing mirror slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 19 Jan 2023 45,310 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat moving inadvertently (Recommend attention soon

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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 20 Jan 2022 44,312 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 42,645 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 41,225 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

suspension bushes perishing and worn

Fail 18 Jul 2019 41,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

suspension bushes perishing and worn

Pass 23 Jul 2018 37,812 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 37,810 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 35,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

engine mil light on

Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,623 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All inner (3.5.1g)

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 24 Oct 2014 26,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 21,290 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 16,793 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2011 11,788 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 7,683 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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LG04 CLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LG04 CLK, 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 LG04 CLK registered?

LG04 CLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is LG04 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG04 CLK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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