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LL58 UPW

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

215,088 mi
Last recorded215,088 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL58 UPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 215,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 214,596 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 194,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat/phone base ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 194,304 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat/phone base ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 168,744 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone/sat base ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn very low in the centre.o/s/r also low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 6 Oct 2021 168,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm ,outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone/sat base ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn very low in the centre.o/s/r also low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 Oct 2020 150,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone/sat base ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s very low,just passing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 30 Sep 2020 150,579 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone/sat base ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s very low,just passing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 26 Sep 2019 132,727 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 132,606 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm with upward facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 111,214 miles

brake pedal rubber worn just passing

Fail 4 Sep 2018 111,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

brake pedal rubber worn just passing

Pass 7 Sep 2017 89,720 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 89,720 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 83,487 miles

Seat runner loose.but secured in all positios.

Under trays fitted,obscuring some under side components.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 72,908 miles

Nearside Front track rodend has slight play

Fail 2 Feb 2016 72,908 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front track rodend has slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,023 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 61,023 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 52,100 miles

o/s/f tyre has worn edges

Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,430 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 23,110 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall age 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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LL58 UPW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

LL58 UPW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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