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BV58 EFG

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,744 mi
Last recorded138,744 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 EFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 138,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside parking brake performance poor

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 138,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside parking brake performance poor

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 15 Nov 2023 130,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 130,556 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 122,883 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 122,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 113,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2020 106,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall, slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 106,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall, slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 98,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,878 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,341 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 80,398 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 77,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2015 77,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 63,206 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 46,236 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,171 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 44,171 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 40,483 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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BV58 EFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV58 EFG, 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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BV58 EFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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