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LR58 WEV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,850 mi
Last recorded101,850 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 WEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 101,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 98,534 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 97,735 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 90,161 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 90,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded entering flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded entering flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material entering flexible and over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material entering flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 78,896 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 78,896 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 78,535 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ENGINE POLLY BELT PERISHED AND CRACKING

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE INNER SIDEWALL PERISHED AND SPLITTING

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. WEAK EFFORT (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear SEAT BACK UNABLE TO FOLD DOWN

Rear BOOT HANDLE SEAZED

Fail 16 Sep 2016 72,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Chrome reflector deteriorated / peeling (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and sidewall splitting (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and sidewall splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Dash indicates service almost 1 year over due

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,502 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,115 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 38,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2013 38,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,783 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 27,783 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,201 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight chip in windscreen

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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LR58 WEV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LR58 WEV, 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 LR58 WEV registered?

LR58 WEV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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