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OU08 YWZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,880 mi
Last recorded91,880 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 91,880 miles

Advise o/s washer jet.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2026 91,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Advise o/s washer jet.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 90,860 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Sep 2024 88,622 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 88,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 83,471 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 70,794 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 69,809 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 68,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 65,956 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,284 miles

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,483 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 52,097 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 44,741 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2014 44,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,156 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,278 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 22,236 miles

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

Oil leak

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 YWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 YWZ, 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 YWZ registered?

OU08 YWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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