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WJ58 ZLV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,441 mi
Last recorded87,441 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 ZLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 87,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 87,437 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 78,074 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 66,323 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 66,323 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 58,603 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 51,116 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 50,801 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,783 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,230 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to get low

covers on outer sills

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,525 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,786 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2014 27,714 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,423 miles

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

front discs in poor condition and inner pads appear to be getting low

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear discs in poor condition and pads appear to be getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,845 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,514 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 ZLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

WJ58 ZLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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