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LM57 OFC

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,885 mi
Last recorded150,885 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 OFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 May 2022 150,885 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 144,456 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 125,340 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 117,858 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 12 Dec 2018 117,847 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 5 Mar 2018 103,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 103,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 88,651 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 88,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 79,575 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 69,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 59,744 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,647 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 46,741 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 41,178 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 41,178 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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LM57 OFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LM57 OFC, 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 LM57 OFC registered?

LM57 OFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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