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LR08 GSV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,286 mi
Last recorded93,286 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 GSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 93,286 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 86,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge. Approx. 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge. Approx. 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both have slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 86,118 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge. Approx. 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge. Approx. 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both have slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 79,522 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Plus , cracking /perished to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 73,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 72,602 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 72,598 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 72,002 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 70,948 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 69,747 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 69,744 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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 67,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,504 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 64,426 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 61,369 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 55,198 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 44,864 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 36,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 36,928 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,367 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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LR08 GSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR08 GSV, 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 LR08 GSV registered?

LR08 GSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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