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EF08 VYD

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,820 mi
Last recorded156,820 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 VYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 156,820 miles

Nearside Front fog light n/w

Nearside wiper poor clearing of screen

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear under tray bolt missing

Fail 14 May 2018 156,820 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wiper will not turn off unless drivers door opened (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front fog light n/w

Nearside wiper poor clearing of screen

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear under tray bolt missing

Pass 19 May 2017 143,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 128,035 miles

front wiper arms not sitting in correct place

front wipers smearing

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 128,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper arms not sitting in correct place

front wipers smearing

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 110,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 110,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 19 May 2014 93,497 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 93,497 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 76,808 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre worn down to 3mm of usable tread.

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 60,273 miles

Cracks in inner and outer sidewalls of N/S/F tyre.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 44,486 miles

N/S/F tyres has cut in sidewall.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 44,486 miles

N/S/F tyres has cut in sidewall.

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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EF08 VYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 EF08 VYD, 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 EF08 VYD registered?

EF08 VYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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