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WG08 MLE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,189 mi
Last recorded136,189 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 136,189 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 136,189 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 124,003 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 123,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2019 114,022 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 104,592 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,529 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 93,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,632 miles

lower engine suspension covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2016 80,558 miles

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

lower engine suspension covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,302 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 69,296 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 60,177 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 59,947 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 51,825 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 41,104 miles

osr and nsr discs corrored slightly

Fail 29 May 2012 41,104 miles

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

osr and nsr discs corrored slightly

Pass 18 May 2011 29,194 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 May 2011 29,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

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 MLE 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 57.9%.

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 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 MLE, 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 MLE registered?

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

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