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SD08 WFF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,933 mi
Last recorded90,933 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 WFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 90,933 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 90,929 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 88,400 miles

offside front tyre badly feathered and cracking on inner edge

offside rear light damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2025 88,384 miles

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

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust system insecure hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside front tyre badly feathered and cracking on inner edge

offside rear light damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2023 84,945 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhuast system corroded

front exhuast bracket deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2022 75,725 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 62,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 56,111 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 56,111 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 43,772 miles

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 31 Jan 2019 43,663 miles

Exhaust system insecure at rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 18 Jan 2018 35,377 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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

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

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

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

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

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,330 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has cuts on sidewall not deep enough to expose cords

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

Rear exhaust section support hanger deteriorated

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 16 Jun 2017 33,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust section support hanger deteriorated

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,080 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush minor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush minor (2.4.G.2)

plastic panels fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Jun 2016 30,078 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush minor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush minor (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 27,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,749 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 20,739 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 20,739 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2012 14,051 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2012 14,045 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 27 Mar 2011 7,835 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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SD08 WFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SD08 WFF, 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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SD08 WFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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