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BK58 VBG

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,257 mi
Last recorded142,257 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 VBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 142,257 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 142,257 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp central loose (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 136,814 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 128,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 124,300 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 118,354 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 110,453 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 103,445 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 94,661 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 85,691 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 85,690 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,098 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,964 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (225/40/18)

Offside front tyre has slight slpits on inner side wall and is beging to wear on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,610 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 55,610 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2013 47,170 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,070 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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BK58 VBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 BK58 VBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK58 VBG registered?

BK58 VBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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