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WG08 JFF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,634 mi
Last recorded76,634 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 76,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 76,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 74,764 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 74,763 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 72,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 70,200 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arms front and rear arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside front tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre line of tread ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 68,120 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 66,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2019 65,019 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 62,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 60,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres side walls slightly perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,644 miles

Nearside Lower rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,924 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 45,772 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,862 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,850 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,801 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 JFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

WG08 JFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is WG08 JFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 JFF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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