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WG08 MLN

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,554 mi
Last recorded126,554 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 126,554 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 117,378 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush one bush missing (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 117,378 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush one bush missing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 109,178 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 109,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 101,193 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 101,193 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 93,262 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 93,262 miles

Central Front Brake fluid contaminated dark in colour (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2021 86,019 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,150 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 77,599 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 68,665 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 68,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 58,783 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 58,783 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,657 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 47,584 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,241 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 29,054 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Small cut on inner edge of N/S/R tyre - Nor cord exposed.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,584 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 22,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,613 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 MLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MLN, 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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WG08 MLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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