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KM08 YFU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,149 mi
Last recorded133,149 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 YFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 133,149 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2025 132,248 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 10 Mar 2025 132,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2024 131,462 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 131,462 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 123,112 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 123,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 110,857 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 110,857 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 99,777 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,511 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,990 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 81,940 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres badly worn on the inner and outer edges

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,725 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,811 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,429 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 52,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,296 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 49,296 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake quadrant starting to sieze

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,150 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,830 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,853 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 32,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 22,673 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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KM08 YFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM08 YFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM08 YFU registered?

KM08 YFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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