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KJ08 YGU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,882 mi
Last recorded110,882 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 YGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 110,882 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 106,248 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 106,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 98,504 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 91,312 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 91,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 83,842 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 83,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pins loose (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,996 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 74,979 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 69,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 61,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 53,796 miles

Both Front Lower Arm mountings Un-Bounding ( No Movement)

Exhaust Hanger Broken ( Exhaust Secure)

N/S/R Brake Pipe To Hose Corroded

O/S/R Brake Pipe To Hose Corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 46,623 miles

Rear Tyres low

Fail 25 May 2016 46,623 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyres low

Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,732 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 30,277 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,549 miles

Advise front brake pads 70 percent worn

Pass 19 Jul 2012 12,912 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 12,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 10,192 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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KJ08 YGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KJ08 YGU, 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 KJ08 YGU registered?

KJ08 YGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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