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LT08 OUK

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,397 mi
Last recorded156,397 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 OUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 156,397 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 144,446 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

under tray cover fitted not allowed for full inspection of vehicle underneath

Pass 11 Dec 2020 139,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 139,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 124,198 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 121,361 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 115,892 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 115,883 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 22 Dec 2016 108,130 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 21 Dec 2016 108,128 miles

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

both front tyres 0.mm inner edge 245/40/17

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Dec 2015 103,294 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 103,293 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 98,717 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 93,721 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 88,230 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 88,230 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 81,023 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,112 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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LT08 OUK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OUK, 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 OUK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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