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MV08 YLA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,019 mi
Last recorded87,019 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 YLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 87,019 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 79,540 miles

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 69,894 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 63,696 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 57,100 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 50,485 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 46,341 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 40,626 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,966 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 23,774 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 23,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 21,500 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 21,479 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 18,111 miles

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

Unable to Fully inspect N/S/R Seat Belt Due to Child Seat Fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,698 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 11,374 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 8,593 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 7,318 miles

front tyres uneven wear low tread on edges and treads cracking on outer edge

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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MV08 YLA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MV08 YLA, 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 MV08 YLA registered?

MV08 YLA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is MV08 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 YLA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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