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WR08 ORC

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,481 mi
Last recorded113,481 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 ORC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 113,481 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2023 113,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2022 111,106 miles

engine oil leaking onto exhaust

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2021 108,028 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 108,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 105,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front at inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre badly worn at edges

both rear tyres worn in centre

Fail 10 Sep 2020 105,720 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front at inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre badly worn at edges

both rear tyres worn in centre

Pass 12 Apr 2019 99,043 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 98,956 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,504 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

rack ends have play

Fail 12 Apr 2018 94,501 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted

rack ends have play

Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,256 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on both edges

nearside front tyre near legal limit

Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,037 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,244 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 63,244 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,364 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,667 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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WR08 ORC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WR08 ORC, 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 WR08 ORC registered?

WR08 ORC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is WR08 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 ORC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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