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LL08 OAJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,813 mi
Last recorded133,813 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 OAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 133,813 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front WIPER SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Fail 9 Dec 2025 133,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS OPAQUE (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view GLASS MISSING (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS OPAQUE (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front WIPER SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Pass 14 Nov 2024 130,263 miles

Central Rear exhaust mount corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

stone chip to windscreen-passenger side.

Fail 12 Nov 2024 130,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear exhaust mount corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip to windscreen-passenger side.

Pass 14 Nov 2023 123,789 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FUEL TANK AREA (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 123,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear LENS BROKEN (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FUEL TANK AREA (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 114,362 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 114,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 105,454 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 98,652 miles

Front Suspension bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 98,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Front Suspension bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 87,892 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 87,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction electronic thermostat fault recorded (cleared down) (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 May 2018 78,379 miles

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA NOT PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT TEST.

EML warning on

Fail 9 May 2018 78,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA NOT PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT TEST.

EML warning on

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner & outer edges

Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,964 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,391 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,153 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 59,153 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,991 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)

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,289 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,356 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,655 miles

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

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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LL08 OAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LL08 OAJ, 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 LL08 OAJ registered?

LL08 OAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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