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F1 VYS

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,898 mi
Last recorded74,898 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 VYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 74,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 74,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both registration plate lamps out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 74,837 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2023 74,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 72,779 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 69,988 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 69,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,982 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 65,982 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,360 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 58,360 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 51,778 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 49,851 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 49,851 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 44,347 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2014 44,347 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 36,804 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,158 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,325 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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F1 VYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F1 VYS, 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 F1 VYS registered?

F1 VYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is F1 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 VYS shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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