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FE58 XAU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,670 mi
Last recorded150,670 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 XAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 150,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 150,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 150,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Anti-roll bar D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Anti-roll bar D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated and cloudy, image poor and just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2024 134,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 124,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 114,830 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 106,866 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 102,325 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 102,322 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 89,199 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 89,197 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 78,064 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 78,064 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 68,957 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 66,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 62,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,162 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 58,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 52,699 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,699 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 47,527 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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FE58 XAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE58 XAU, 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 FE58 XAU registered?

FE58 XAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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