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FL58 BMU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,078 mi
Last recorded86,078 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 BMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 86,078 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 82,263 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 82,247 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap not of locking type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear lights (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe going into rear box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 78,580 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer ,forward pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 78,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer ,forward pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 72,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner shoulder,worn outer and close to wear indicator blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 68,973 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,worn on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder and close to wear indicator blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 64,221 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 64,221 miles

Body component insecure rear heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 61,859 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 61,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 55,570 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 55,570 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 49,287 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 49,287 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 43,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 43,181 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 36,857 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,045 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,588 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,715 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,867 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 18,819 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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FL58 BMU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FL58 BMU, 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 FL58 BMU registered?

FL58 BMU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is FL58 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 BMU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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