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WV58 AKU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,972 mi
Last recorded122,972 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 AKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 122,972 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tip missing

Pass 23 Feb 2024 114,445 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective both front pipes and rear exhaust mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 114,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective both front pipes and rear exhaust mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 107,014 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 107,014 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 100,004 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hangers broken but not likely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 100,004 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective hangers broken but not likely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 94,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust bracket broken system still supported (centre)

Fail 6 Jul 2020 94,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements both not locking out (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust bracket broken system still supported (centre)

Pass 21 Jan 2019 87,426 miles

Nearside Front exhaust bracket broken, rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still secure

Fail 18 Jan 2019 87,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front exhaust bracket broken, rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still secure

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 83,771 miles

Nearside Front exhaust bracket broken, rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still secure

Pass 17 Jan 2017 80,694 miles

Central Upper windscreen cracked but does not affect the drivers view of the road

both front tyres worn on tread edges but still legal tread

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,778 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,137 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2013 42,805 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted.

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Dec 2011 33,935 miles

Sill covers & under trays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2011 33,933 miles

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

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Sill covers & under trays fitted

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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WV58 AKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol 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 WV58 AKU, 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 WV58 AKU registered?

WV58 AKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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