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LR08 GVT

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,501 mi
Last recorded121,501 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 GVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 121,501 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 113,547 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 102,191 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 97,745 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 97,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 93,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 91,528 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 91,528 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 91,678 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2018 91,161 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog light (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog light (6.1.C.1)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 76,253 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 66,823 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 53,894 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 53,776 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,920 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,935 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,040 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 GVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GVT, 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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LR08 GVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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