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FL58 KNE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,360 mi
Last recorded145,360 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 KNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 145,360 miles

Central Lower Underfloor protection covering areas

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 145,360 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Lower Underfloor protection covering areas

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 136,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2024 136,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2023 121,529 miles

BOTH REAR...BOTTOM ARMS...HOLDING THE COIL SPRINGS ARE COVERED IN PLASTIC..SO I COULD NOT INSPECT THE CONDITION OF THE METAL

Pass 16 May 2022 105,622 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 105,534 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 89,715 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Rear High level brake light inop

Pass 7 May 2020 76,870 miles

Central brake light not working

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 6 May 2020 76,870 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central brake light not working

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 60,606 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 57,332 miles

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

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 25 Sep 2018 57,332 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,241 miles

engine covers under trays and over sills restricting full inspection

Fail 29 Sep 2017 53,241 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers under trays and over sills restricting full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2016 49,082 miles

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

over sills and under trays restricting full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,510 miles

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

oversills and under trays restricting full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2014 40,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 40,217 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,202 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,566 miles

plastic undertrays restricting full inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2011 29,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 29,979 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 KNE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FL58 KNE, 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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FL58 KNE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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