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SB08 WFT

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

100,217 mi
Last recorded100,217 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 WFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 100,217 miles

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN (CORRODED)

PLAY ON NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALLJOINT.

SLIGHT PLAY ON OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL.

Pass 14 May 2025 96,723 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DISTORTED.

MIDDLE EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD ON THE INNER EDGE.

Pass 12 Jun 2024 92,554 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 87,832 miles

FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES FADING.

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DISTORTED.

SPLITS ON OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSH.

Fail 24 May 2023 87,832 miles

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

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

FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES FADING.

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DISTORTED.

SPLITS ON OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSH.

Pass 13 Jun 2022 83,562 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WEARING.

FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES FADING.

Pass 17 Jun 2021 80,261 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW.BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DISTORTED.BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WEARING.

Pass 15 Jun 2020 76,098 miles

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NEARSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY.OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 72,222 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WEARING.NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 21 Jun 2018 67,872 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD.NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE SLIGHTLY

Pass 9 Jun 2017 62,913 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,836 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW AND SHOULD BE REPLACED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,166 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE.SLIGHT PLAY ON OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL.RUN FLAT LIGHT HAS INTERMITTANTLY COME ON.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,272 miles

front and rear exhaust brackets broken but exhaust is supported at time of test.exhaust system may need replacing in the near future.nearside rear tyre very low on tread on inner edge.

Pass 28 May 2013 34,408 miles

nearside rear tyres slightly low on tread on inner and outer edges.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 24,665 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 17,751 miles

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

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

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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SB08 WFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB08 WFT, 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 SB08 WFT registered?

SB08 WFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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