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FN08 WVL

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,976 mi
Last recorded82,976 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 WVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 82,976 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 80,138 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 76,512 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 72,945 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 69,807 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 69,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,098 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 68,098 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,377 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 66,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,210 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 61,898 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 58,504 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracks

Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

offside rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,462 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 51,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,008 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to wear low on tread, also deep cut on outer side wall of tyre. 225/40/r18-92W

O/S/F tyre starting to wear low on tread. 225/40/r18-92W

Fail 5 Mar 2013 44,008 miles

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

N/S/F tyre starting to wear low on tread, also deep cut on outer side wall of tyre. 225/40/r18-92W

O/S/F tyre starting to wear low on tread. 225/40/r18-92W

Fail 4 Mar 2013 43,795 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,818 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 35,818 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,451 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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FN08 WVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 FN08 WVL, 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 FN08 WVL registered?

FN08 WVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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