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LP08 FWK

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,973 mi
Last recorded89,973 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 FWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

osr light lens cracked but not showing white light to rear

slight bind osr wheel

unable to turn off position and dipped lights whilst engine running

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jul 2016 89,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

osr light lens cracked but not showing white light to rear

slight bind osr wheel

unable to turn off position and dipped lights whilst engine running

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,625 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 83,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 74,255 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 74,208 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 62,391 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 62,391 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,528 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)

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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LP08 FWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LP08 FWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LP08 FWK registered?

LP08 FWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LP08 FWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP08 FWK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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