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WG08 DPU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,849 mi
Last recorded121,849 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 DPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 121,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 121,827 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 119,440 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2025 119,349 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2024 117,064 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 116,937 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded union/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 114,353 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2023 114,353 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 112,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 111,148 miles

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 12 Jun 2020 109,841 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 108,311 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 106,525 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,421 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 102,187 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 102,187 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 May 2015 99,734 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,539 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 77,067 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,012 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 51,210 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 51,210 miles

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

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

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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WG08 DPU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WG08 DPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG08 DPU registered?

WG08 DPU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is WG08 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 DPU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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