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WJ58 DWU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,200 mi
Last recorded172,200 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 DWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 172,200 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 163,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 151,224 miles

off side rear brake pipe corroded

park brake may require service or adjustment

Fail 4 Feb 2022 151,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

off side rear brake pipe corroded

park brake may require service or adjustment

Pass 19 Feb 2021 138,859 miles

off side front wheel bearing has slight play

off side rear , main front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 138,859 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side rear //front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust centre hangar broken

off side front wheel bearing has slight play

off side rear tyre has low tread

rear parking brake may require service or adjustment

tyre deflation indicator illuminated

Pass 21 Jan 2020 130,094 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 114,697 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 114,697 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 102,430 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 102,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 92,533 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 89,561 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 76,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,888 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 52,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,004 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 19,250 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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WJ58 DWU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WJ58 DWU, 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 WJ58 DWU registered?

WJ58 DWU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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