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WF08 VPJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

228,450 mi
Last recorded228,450 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 VPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 228,450 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 228,350 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both D bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened D BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened D bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 124,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bald on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2023 124,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bald on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2022 122,710 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 118,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 118,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Pass 13 May 2019 111,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 102,274 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,744 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 94,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 76,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,218 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,765 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,416 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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WF08 VPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF08 VPJ, 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 WF08 VPJ registered?

WF08 VPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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