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WG08 JFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

137,266 mi
Last recorded137,266 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 137,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 25 May 2024 129,790 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 125,222 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 119,632 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 25 May 2021 113,428 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 7 Mar 2020 108,052 miles

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

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 101,136 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 101,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 93,176 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,832 miles

Belt Noisy On Lock

N/S Side Repeater Damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,645 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,647 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

sill's covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,524 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,111 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 24,104 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 May 2011 16,294 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 JFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JFJ, 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 JFJ registered?

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

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