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LX08 WFG

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,620 mi
Last recorded140,620 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 WFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 140,620 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 40,620 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 119,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn thin on outer

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 105,128 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust corroded and detiorated

Pass 24 Jun 2017 90,121 miles

Front Tyres worn thin on outers

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 90,121 miles

Front Tyres worn thin on outers

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,749 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearest front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger missing

Fail 29 Jun 2016 75,749 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearest front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger missing

Fail 1 May 2015 55,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust rear section hanger broken

nearside front tyre bald outside edge and outer sidewall damaged

offside front seatbelt plastic button missing

Pass 1 May 2015 55,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust rear section hanger broken

nearside front tyre bald outside edge and outer sidewall damaged

offside front seatbelt plastic button missing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2013 37,006 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 May 2013 37,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2012 29,070 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyre side walls deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2011 24,465 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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LX08 WFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX08 WFG, 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 LX08 WFG registered?

LX08 WFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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