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WG08 XMB

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,922 mi
Last recorded129,922 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 129,922 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 129,922 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT REAR LOWER ARM BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR LINK BUSH AND "d" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front osf fog lamp inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 124,251 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x front (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective 2x slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

under body tray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2023 124,251 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x front (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective 2x slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

under body tray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 120,670 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 120,110 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 120,102 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 119,432 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 118,595 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 118,595 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn to rear of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2018 112,060 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 100,565 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 100,565 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded os/r ns/r to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,158 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,469 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 66,466 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,335 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 60,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,549 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 55,549 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,676 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,954 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 44,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 XMB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XMB, 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 XMB registered?

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

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