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FY08 YPX

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,552 mi
Last recorded133,552 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 YPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 133,552 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front & both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 8 Jul 2021 115,934 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side in arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 111,882 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 111,882 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 106,902 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front number plate damaged

nearside front fog light lens damaged

number 2 injector chuffing

Fail 3 May 2019 106,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front number plate damaged

nearside front fog light lens damaged

number 2 injector chuffing

Pass 2 May 2018 98,829 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in arches (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

esp light on

Pass 2 May 2017 87,073 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 86,853 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 75,756 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre damage on sidewall

Offside os door mirror insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,828 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 56,400 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2013 49,591 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,819 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,156 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FY08 YPX, 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 YPX registered?

FY08 YPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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