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LL58 SHJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,830 mi
Last recorded131,830 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL58 SHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 131,830 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 121,826 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 112,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,394 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 82,158 miles

Both rear registration plate lamps have been oversprayed but seem to be illuminating registration plate sufficiently.

Front Windscreen scratched from previously defective wiper blades but not seriously affecting drivers view.

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

Offside Front Washer jet poor, only just about hits screen.

Nearside Front Incorrect camber arm fitted

Offside Front incorrect camber fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2017 82,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Centre pulled through out of camber arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Centre pulled through out of camber arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

Both rear registration plate lamps have been oversprayed but seem to be illuminating registration plate sufficiently.

Front Windscreen scratched from previously defective wiper blades but not seriously affecting drivers view.

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

Offside Front Washer jet poor, only just about hits screen.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 65,955 miles

Front wipers smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front Tyre worn outter edge

offside front Tyre worn outter edge

Fail 3 Aug 2015 48,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front Tyre worn outter edge

offside front Tyre worn outter edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,611 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 30,611 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Aug 2013 25,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on tappered tread

Fail 5 Aug 2013 25,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on tappered tread

Pass 19 Dec 2012 19,752 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 16,045 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 14,408 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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LL58 SHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LL58 SHJ, 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 LL58 SHJ registered?

LL58 SHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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