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BN08 YAX

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,311 mi
Last recorded69,311 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 YAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 69,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 64,534 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 62,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 62,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 60,389 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 60,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 57,907 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 57,907 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 54,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible covered (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust hanger corroded from system

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts, perished and scrubbed off on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to wear indicators, cuts, perished and scrubbed off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts, perished and scrubbed off on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to wear indicators, cuts, perished and scrubbed off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 54,823 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible covered (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust hanger corroded from system

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts, perished and scrubbed off on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to wear indicators, cuts, perished and scrubbed off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts, perished and scrubbed off on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to wear indicators, cuts, perished and scrubbed off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 52,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various visible (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 52,498 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various visible (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 49,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible coated (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 49,802 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn And heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible coated (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,603 miles

Front brake discs scored, lipped and worn

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear coil springs corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Various metal brake pipes corroded (covered in copper ease)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 47,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs scored, lipped and worn

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear coil springs corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Various metal brake pipes corroded (covered in copper ease)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Multiple covers and trims fitted obscuring various components

Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,028 miles

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 24 Mar 2016 43,028 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,151 miles

Centre exhaust section hanger corroded off and missing. Exhaust still secure.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 29,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,057 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 21,002 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 21,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 20,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

park brake requires adjustment

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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BN08 YAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BN08 YAX, 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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BN08 YAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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