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LUE 127

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,946 mi
Last recorded51,946 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUE 127
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 51,946 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 51,946 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 47,358 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 46,931 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 46,054 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2022 45,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 43,991 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 43,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also worn smooth and cuts on inner edge (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on the edges

Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,987 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 39,114 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 39,114 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,191 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,799 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,587 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,980 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,058 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 15,908 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 14,986 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

enging managment light on

Pass 19 Feb 2011 14,986 miles

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

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

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

enging managment 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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LUE 127 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LUE 127, 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 LUE 127 registered?

LUE 127 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LUE 127 safe to buy?

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