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LO08 YMZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,867 mi
Last recorded85,867 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 YMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 85,867 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 85,867 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 84,122 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 15 Apr 2022 84,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective effecting projected beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to/on minimum leagle limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 76,363 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 76,363 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 73,823 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 66,734 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 66,734 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 58,061 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 57,821 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 47,301 miles

nearside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

rear exhaust mount heavily corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,327 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 44,327 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,219 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,371 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 35,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,347 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 34,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 31,132 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall has damage to the rim protector bead (no ply or cords exposed)

Outside mirrors slightly loose

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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LO08 YMZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LO08 YMZ, 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 LO08 YMZ registered?

LO08 YMZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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