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PK08 LHX

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,475 mi
Last recorded144,475 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 LHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 144,475 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 142,399 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2023 142,395 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 138,654 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 138,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 125,054 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 123,666 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 117,362 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 117,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 110,379 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 101,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at flexpipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 92,805 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 81,177 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,448 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,690 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 43,595 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,595 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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PK08 LHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PK08 LHX, 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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PK08 LHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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