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KY08 YUL

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,786 mi
Last recorded75,786 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 YUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 75,786 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 72,419 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 67,886 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 65,705 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 63,454 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2022 63,424 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front lower middle arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 59,877 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 18 Jan 2020 57,732 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 18 Jan 2020 57,730 miles

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 54,159 miles

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 48,418 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 48,387 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,396 miles

Nearside Front tyre has shallow cuts

Nearside Rear tyre has shallow cuts

Offside Front tyre has shallow cuts

exhaust second from rear mounting bracket fractured off,other areas of system deteriorating

Fail 4 Feb 2017 44,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint chalked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has shallow cuts

Nearside Rear tyre has shallow cuts

Offside Front tyre has shallow cuts

exhaust second from rear mounting bracket fractured off,other areas of system deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2016 39,146 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2016 39,146 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2015 34,680 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 34,680 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 31,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 26,936 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 26,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2012 21,711 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 16,801 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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KY08 YUL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KY08 YUL, 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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KY08 YUL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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