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LR57 BXK

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,016 mi
Last recorded79,016 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 BXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge (bald)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge (bald)

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 3 Sep 2018 78,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to rear flexible brake hose under plastic tray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge (bald)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge (bald)

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 30 Aug 2017 71,729 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 71,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 69,471 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 69,255 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 69,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 63,318 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 63,318 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

NSF tyre cracking tread, wearing inside edge, chunk missing from outer sidewall

NSR tyre wearing on inside edge

OSF tyre wearing on inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 57,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

NSF tyre cracking tread, wearing inside edge, chunk missing from outer sidewall

NSR tyre wearing on inside edge

OSF tyre wearing on inside edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,953 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,528 miles

EM light on

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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LR57 BXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LR57 BXK, 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 LR57 BXK registered?

LR57 BXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is LR57 BXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR57 BXK shows 15 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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