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BK58 YJU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,910 mi
Last recorded175,910 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 YJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 175,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front bumper accident damage

underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Fail 15 Sep 2023 175,815 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front bumper accident damage

underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2022 170,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded , front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Engine / Bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded , Front to rear by hose , above rear subframe , Note ; views obscured (1.1.11 (c))

Note ; Damage Offside front , Ambient temp sensor is insecure

Note ; Noise from Offside rear wheel during parking brake test

Note ; Noise from both rear wheels on rotation

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded , front to rear by hose & above rear subframe , views obscured (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 170,467 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Pedal travels to floor (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded , front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Engine / Bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded , Front to rear by hose , above rear subframe , Note ; views obscured (1.1.11 (c))

Note ; Damage Offside front , Ambient temp sensor is insecure

Note ; Noise from Offside rear wheel during parking brake test

Note ; Noise from both rear wheels on rotation

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded , front to rear by hose & above rear subframe , views obscured (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 165,543 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 163,486 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time

Pass 2 Oct 2019 159,225 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 152,591 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 152,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 147,484 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 133,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 133,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 105,030 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 81,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 60,243 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 29,502 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,353 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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BK58 YJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BK58 YJU, 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 BK58 YJU registered?

BK58 YJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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