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BK08 YWP

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,600 mi
Last recorded63,600 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 YWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 63,600 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 60,883 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 57,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 3 Jan 2023 53,860 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 49,076 miles

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

hand brake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 2 Jan 2021 46,840 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 46,840 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,887 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,133 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 42,133 miles

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 40,097 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,673 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 35,140 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 31,911 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 29,207 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 28,086 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,038 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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BK08 YWP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BK08 YWP, 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 BK08 YWP registered?

BK08 YWP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BK08 YWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 YWP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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