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AA08 YZL

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,842 mi
Last recorded89,842 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 89,842 miles

Front some front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2026 89,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt most front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front some front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front osf tyre wearing on edge

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear suspension corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2025 85,679 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 82,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 78,686 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,179 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 65,991 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,694 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,212 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 56,265 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 51,073 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,980 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 43,127 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,288 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,225 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,541 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,437 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 23,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side rear tyre 1.6 - 2.0mm

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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AA08 YZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AA08 YZL, 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 AA08 YZL registered?

AA08 YZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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