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OU08 YHE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,349 mi
Last recorded52,349 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 52,349 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 50,687 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 48,762 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 46,987 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 44,829 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 44,627 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 44,219 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 43,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 42,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 42,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,626 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,506 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,200 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,385 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 29,383 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,469 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in n/s/f and n/s r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,482 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs are badly corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2011 20,482 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs are badly corroded

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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OU08 YHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OU08 YHE, 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 OU08 YHE registered?

OU08 YHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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