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NJ08 YBE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,225 mi
Last recorded118,225 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 YBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 118,225 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 115,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Fouling on shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded. Flexy pipe to engine bay area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth and cracking on outer edge. Please renew A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded. Flexy pipe to engine bay area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 115,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Fouling on shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded. Flexy pipe to engine bay area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth and cracking on outer edge. Please renew A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded. Flexy pipe to engine bay area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 109,329 miles

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))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 109,327 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 104,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inside face, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to brake flexi hose, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, ()

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 104,566 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Central inner, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inside face, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to brake flexi hose, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Binding after handbrake application , (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,608 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 97,718 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 92,458 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside play in top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Fail 14 Sep 2019 92,458 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside play in top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 79,489 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 79,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,147 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 68,146 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,731 miles

Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 58,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped,front brakes out of balance. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake efficiency low.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front cross and both main brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,994 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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NJ08 YBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NJ08 YBE, 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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NJ08 YBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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