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WU08 VAJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,651 mi
Last recorded90,651 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 VAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 90,651 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 90,645 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 84,614 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 80,600 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 76,095 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 76,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 72,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 72,273 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 69,155 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 67,080 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 62,846 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,950 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

center rear exhaust hanger detatched

Pass 8 Aug 2016 53,785 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 48,275 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 48,275 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 39,044 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,711 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,798 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 20,794 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)

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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WU08 VAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU08 VAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU08 VAJ registered?

WU08 VAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WU08 VAJ safe to buy?

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