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LV57 YDP

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,856 mi
Last recorded71,856 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 YDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 71,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 69,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 67,660 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 65,972 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 65,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 63,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 63,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 59,712 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,826 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,378 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 47,378 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,499 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,751 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 38,395 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 35,327 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 32,719 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 30,343 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)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 27,974 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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LV57 YDP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV57 YDP, 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 LV57 YDP registered?

LV57 YDP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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