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WG08 JFE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,480 mi
Last recorded100,480 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 JFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 100,480 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 95,202 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 89,102 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 80,551 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 73,180 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 73,154 miles

Emissions not tested excessive leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 69,921 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 69,920 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,049 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,191 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 57,006 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 51,285 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 45,405 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 45,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 40,932 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 36,077 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2012 31,662 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 31,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 26,034 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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WG08 JFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WG08 JFE, 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 WG08 JFE registered?

WG08 JFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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