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FY08 YJM

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,137 mi
Last recorded101,137 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 YJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 101,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to offside & nearside rear flexible hoses [both pipes corroded] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play nearing acceptable limit [chalk marked] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 93,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge virtually on legal limit recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured recommend bulb replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge ,near to exposing chords, recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

long parking brake travel

Pass 19 Feb 2024 86,239 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 86,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall [chalk marked] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rectified (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 78,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 78,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 67,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged recommend early replacement (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 67,981 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to exposing chords on inner edge, recommend early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged recommend early replacement (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 56,858 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 56,858 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 47,939 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 40,353 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 40,353 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,166 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 39,326 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 37,432 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,858 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2014 29,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 29,601 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 23,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 23,039 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre inner wall slight cuts

Pass 7 Nov 2012 19,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 15,285 miles

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

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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FY08 YJM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FY08 YJM, 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 FY08 YJM registered?

FY08 YJM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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