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LO08 GRZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,069 mi
Last recorded108,069 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 GRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 108,069 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 108,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 103,594 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 103,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 100,652 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 100,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 96,475 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 92,561 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 92,561 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 90,403 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

N/S FRONT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BINDING

N/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOW

N/S FRONT STRUT LEAKING

O/S FRONT FOG LAMP DAMAGED

Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,854 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 85,854 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,368 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 79,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT OUTER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT OUTER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S FRONT OUTER BRAKE PAD LOW

Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,168 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,913 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 37,244 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 22,633 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,866 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 10,644 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 7,390 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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LO08 GRZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LO08 GRZ, 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 LO08 GRZ registered?

LO08 GRZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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