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LG58 BUA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,021 mi
Last recorded65,021 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 BUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 65,021 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged NEARSIDE

Pass 17 Jan 2025 58,483 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRON+REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 52,529 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 48,820 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 48,764 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 48,764 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 45,502 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 42,649 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 38,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing multiple cuts on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 38,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing multiple cuts on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 37,528 miles

Nearside Front arch liner broken and loose

Fail 20 Dec 2017 37,528 miles

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

Nearside Front arch liner broken and loose

Pass 10 Jan 2017 30,968 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,739 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,161 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 24,161 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage both side repeaters (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 22,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r amd o/s/f ture minor damage to outer wall but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

Fail 21 Nov 2014 22,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r amd o/s/f ture minor damage to outer wall but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2013 20,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see rear brake pads may be wearing thin

Pass 17 Nov 2012 17,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyrers wearing on outer edge recommend change tyres and have wheel alignment

n/s/f outer tyre wall has small ruber chunk missing and small cuts but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

n/s/r tyre has small cut on outer wall but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

o/s/f outer tyre wall has small rubber chunk missing and small cuts and cracks but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2011 15,721 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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LG58 BUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LG58 BUA, 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 LG58 BUA registered?

LG58 BUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is LG58 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 BUA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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