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WG08 MLF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

199,901 mi
Last recorded199,901 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 199,901 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D.BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 195,146 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 195,143 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 187,856 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 171,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 136,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 136,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,043 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 101,043 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 65,501 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,708 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls ,not deep enough to expose ply cords

Fail 7 Jan 2014 47,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls ,not deep enough to expose ply cords

Pass 10 Dec 2012 3 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 34,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 34,379 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 22,431 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 MLF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MLF, 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 MLF registered?

WG08 MLF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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