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BL08 WYF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,050 mi
Last recorded78,050 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 WYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 78,050 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 70,444 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 58,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Sep 2024 58,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Sep 2023 55,843 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 54,031 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 53,986 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 52,345 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 52,338 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 49,035 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 44,750 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 44,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm, joint pointing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2017 35,301 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,329 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 31,329 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 29,615 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BL08 WYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 BL08 WYF, 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 BL08 WYF registered?

BL08 WYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is BL08 WYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 WYF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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