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FH08 VYL

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,317 mi
Last recorded76,317 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 VYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 76,317 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 73,202 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 70,601 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 69,122 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,045 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 67,045 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 65,966 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,918 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 63,918 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,701 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 29 Aug 2017 61,701 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,534 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 59,176 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,435 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,347 miles

TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,876 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,554 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 41,554 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,648 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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FH08 VYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH08 VYL, 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 FH08 VYL registered?

FH08 VYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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