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LT08 OWV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

202,936 mi
Last recorded202,936 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 OWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 202,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 197,961 miles

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 197,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside front shock misty

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 180,463 miles

Slight play in both front wheels

Fail 27 Jan 2022 180,463 miles

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

Slight play in both front wheels

Pass 4 Feb 2021 166,648 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 166,617 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth pedal rubber incomplete (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bulge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 161,476 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 150,481 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r anti roll bar link has slight movement

one number plate light missing

Fail 21 Feb 2019 150,481 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r anti roll bar link has slight movement

one number plate light missing

Pass 16 Jan 2018 133,752 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 133,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 115,539 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,354 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 85,352 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 85,347 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 67,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 67,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,108 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,638 miles

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

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 OWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OWV, 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 OWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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