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OU08 YXH

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,379 mi
Last recorded154,379 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 154,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 154,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 139,017 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 118,964 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,414 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,272 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 97,128 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 97,128 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 79,661 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,520 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 47,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,004 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,091 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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OU08 YXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

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

Is OU08 YXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 YXH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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