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WG57 HRL

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,067 mi
Last recorded59,067 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 HRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 59,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2026 55,843 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2025 55,104 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 52,624 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 50,860 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 49,102 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 45,596 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 43,518 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 39,190 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited dampened effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 35,433 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 32,441 miles

both rear tyres have cracked sidewalls

Pass 5 Feb 2016 29,903 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 29,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 27,586 miles

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

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

Front tyres split and perished

Pass 10 Feb 2014 25,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 22,405 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,609 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2011 12,027 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 12,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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WG57 HRL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WG57 HRL, 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 WG57 HRL registered?

WG57 HRL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is WG57 HRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG57 HRL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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