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F1 XLY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,659 mi
Last recorded96,659 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 XLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 96,659 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 95,908 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2.5mm / outer sidewall kerb damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 92,407 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Advise both front lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED bulb ( flashing ) (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 111,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

varied amounts of corrosion on most brake pipes

Fail 25 Aug 2023 111,754 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

varied amounts of corrosion on most brake pipes

Pass 16 Feb 2023 88,784 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 107,882 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 107,882 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear/back section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear/back section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 84,411 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 101,710 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

transmission leaking slightly

Fail 19 Aug 2021 101,708 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

transmission leaking slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2021 128,919 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 95,433 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 95,432 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit . very close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 86,656 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle *strong advise* (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 76,308 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 75,437 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 68,252 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 60,727 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 60,727 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,371 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 48,255 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,255 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,568 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,041 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 28,575 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,512 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 XLY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 F1 XLY, 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 XLY registered?

F1 XLY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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