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LP08 ZFY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,493 mi
Last recorded111,493 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 ZFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 111,493 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Backbox (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 111,474 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 98,860 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 96,859 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 84,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 84,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 73,441 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 65,297 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 65,297 miles

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

NSF wheel bearing (slightly rough on rotation).

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

OSF wiper starting to smear glass .

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,167 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 60,167 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 55,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 55,630 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,392 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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LP08 ZFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZFY, 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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LP08 ZFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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