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BT08 FPY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,460 mi
Last recorded107,460 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 FPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 107,460 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 102,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 102,328 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 101,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 101,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 99,064 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2021 97,246 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 97,246 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 94,590 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 92,168 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 87,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 83,590 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 78,293 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 72,585 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,418 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 70,418 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,854 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 62,067 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 56,558 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 56,558 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BT08 FPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT08 FPY, 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 BT08 FPY registered?

BT08 FPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BT08 FPY safe to buy?

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