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LG08 HFO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,997 mi
Last recorded54,997 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 HFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 54,997 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 54,997 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 54,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 54,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 54,485 miles

Exhaust bracket broken,but adequately supported

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 54,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 54,094 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 86,783 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,284 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 52,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,541 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,724 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 50,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,846 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,180 miles

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

N/S front fog lamp glass smashed.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,896 miles

n/s wiper not fully clearing screen

n/s/f foglight glass broken and bulb not working

o/s/r tyre inner wall slight cut

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,447 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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LG08 HFO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LG08 HFO, 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 LG08 HFO registered?

LG08 HFO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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