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LT08 BWO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,529 mi
Last recorded93,529 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 BWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2025 93,529 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 85,664 miles

gearbox oil pan corroded

undertarys fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement raer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 78,929 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad wear indicator message displayed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox sump pan corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 78,929 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking Supply/return lines (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad wear indicator message displayed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox sump pan corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 77,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded and pads getting low

gear box sump pan corroded

low reading from n/s/r park brake

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 7 Feb 2022 77,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded and pads getting low

gear box sump pan corroded

low reading from n/s/r park brake

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,757 miles

gearbox sump corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2019 75,756 miles

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

gearbox sump corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019 75,739 miles

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

gearbox sump slightly corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2018 73,316 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 73,316 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,646 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,845 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 71,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,898 miles

Nearside front brake disc inner face corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 67,878 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,779 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,766 miles

o/s front tyre has slight wear to outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,018 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,431 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 33,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,785 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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LT08 BWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LT08 BWO, 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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LT08 BWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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