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FG08 YTH

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

86,239 mi
Last recorded86,239 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 86,239 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 86,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt facing down front front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 85,276 miles

General under side corrosion

Fail 31 May 2025 85,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General under side corrosion

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

Fail 27 May 2025 85,241 miles

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

General under side corrosion

Pass 14 May 2024 76,633 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 69,479 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 65,726 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 61,809 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 61,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear one inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 57,864 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r brake pipe rusty by flex hose

Fail 22 May 2020 57,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r brake pipe rusty by flex hose

Pass 23 May 2019 51,963 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,859 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 46,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 41,095 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 40,866 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,810 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,538 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,653 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 20,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 15,617 miles

both front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Mar 2011 15,521 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

osr tyre at 2mm

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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FG08 YTH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FG08 YTH, 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 FG08 YTH registered?

FG08 YTH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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