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EA08 YVJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,886 mi
Last recorded98,886 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 98,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance 24%offside lower than nearside .max permitted limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 98,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance 24%offside lower than nearside .max permitted limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 91,216 miles

both rear tyres on designed wear limit

both side mirrors loose

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2024 91,216 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (lower steel arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres on designed wear limit

both side mirrors loose

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2023 85,115 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 79,231 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 75,272 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 72,932 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 62,479 miles

Covers and shields fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2017 53,369 miles

Covers and shields fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 48,282 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both,245/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 48,282 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both,245/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,002 miles

Earth strap badly corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 45,002 miles

Earth strap badly corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 42,606 miles

both front tyres,wearing outer wall 225/45r17

front windscreen stonechip

vehicle due for service

Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,578 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,860 miles

both rear tyre 1.6mm,minimum legal limit 1.6mm(245/40r17)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 32,453 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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EA08 YVJ 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 77.8%.

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 EA08 YVJ, 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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EA08 YVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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