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LJ57 DYC

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,659 mi
Last recorded99,659 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 DYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 99,659 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 99,658 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 92,480 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 89,917 miles

oil dampness around engine undertray level ok

Fail 24 Nov 2023 89,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil dampness around engine undertray level ok

Pass 9 Dec 2022 78,904 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 75,247 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 73,675 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 72,743 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 68,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 62,397 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 91,804 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 48,985 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 42,676 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 38,335 miles

large chunk cut out of offside front tyre/no chords showing

offside wing mirror glass damaged/cracked

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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LJ57 DYC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LJ57 DYC, 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 LJ57 DYC registered?

LJ57 DYC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ57 DYC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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