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BF08 FYH

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,038 mi
Last recorded98,038 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 98,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers and trays

Pass 2 Jan 2025 94,657 miles

undertrays cover some components

Fail 2 Jan 2025 94,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

undertrays cover some components

Pass 4 Jan 2024 91,440 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT AND REAR PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 88,687 miles

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

Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drivers Wing mirror glass slightly delaminated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front control arm ball joint pointing down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 88,685 miles

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

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

Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front control arm ball joint pointing down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drivers Wing mirror glass slightly delaminated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front control arm ball joint pointing down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 85,513 miles

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

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

Rear both front control arms ball joints, pointing down slight split in the dustcover/boot

Fail 7 Dec 2021 85,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear both front control arms ball joints, pointing down slight split in the dustcover/boot

Pass 12 Dec 2020 81,536 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 81,535 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 78,452 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 69,454 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 63,562 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,900 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,993 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,672 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,072 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 36,592 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,531 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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BF08 FYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF08 FYH, 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 BF08 FYH registered?

BF08 FYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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