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T88 LCY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,215 mi
Last recorded121,215 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 LCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2025 121,215 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.932 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 8.720 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 4.37 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 120,011 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken but exhaust is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 119,991 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken but exhaust is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 115,918 miles

parking brake efficiency on minimum performance of 16%

Pass 21 Mar 2019 109,745 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

hand brake warning light on

Pass 7 Mar 2018 98,674 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 86,883 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 86,883 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,380 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 84,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,353 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 71,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,155 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 65,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,100 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,693 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,119 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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T88 LCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T88 LCY, 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 T88 LCY registered?

T88 LCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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