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FG08 AFY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,771 mi
Last recorded143,771 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 AFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 143,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 129,955 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 129,945 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 117,015 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 106,662 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly foot brake lever (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked and holed but not omitting any white light

Nearside Rear near side rear tyre near limit 2-3 mm in centre

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine /sill and underfloor covers fitted unable to fully inspect all components

Fail 22 Mar 2019 106,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake lever not releasing correctly foot brake lever (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked and holed but not omitting any white light

Nearside Rear near side rear tyre near limit 2-3 mm in centre

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine /sill and underfloor covers fitted unable to fully inspect all components

Pass 8 Feb 2018 91,845 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

n/s/r lamp unit holed

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn inner edges

Fail 1 Feb 2018 91,622 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

n/s/r lamp unit holed

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2017 79,738 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,278 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 71,275 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,700 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,456 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,016 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,322 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 39,662 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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FG08 AFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG08 AFY, 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 FG08 AFY registered?

FG08 AFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is FG08 AFY safe to buy?

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