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LY08 EDP

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,623 mi
Last recorded73,623 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 EDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 73,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush perished (no movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just started to corrode before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 73,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush perished (no movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just started to corrode before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 68,631 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 65,707 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Front brake discs slight worn

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

Nearside Front Outer Mirror indicator glass cracked

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 59,842 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 59,842 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 55,580 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 53,100 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low perished

Fail 8 Sep 2020 53,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre worn low perished

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres worn edges perished

Pass 22 Jun 2018 47,028 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 44,723 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 44,723 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,960 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,715 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,312 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,589 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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LY08 EDP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol 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 LY08 EDP, 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 LY08 EDP registered?

LY08 EDP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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