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LS08 FPT

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,179 mi
Last recorded66,179 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 FPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 66,179 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 53,416 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,437 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 43,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,800 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 36,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,783 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,481 miles

o/s/f tyre has cracks in the tread but no cords exposed

Fail 15 Feb 2012 19,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre has cracks in the tread but no cords exposed

Pass 26 May 2011 15,979 miles

advise both front tyres excessively perished,but cords not visable yet

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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LS08 FPT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LS08 FPT, 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 LS08 FPT registered?

LS08 FPT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is LS08 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 FPT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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