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OY08 YGP

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,464 mi
Last recorded228,464 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 228,464 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 228,464 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 220,655 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 220,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 205,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency limit only just met

Fail 30 Jul 2018 205,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency limit only just met

Pass 25 Jul 2017 190,161 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 175,534 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 175,534 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 156,582 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 131,835 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 109,547 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 86,194 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 86,173 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 62,073 miles

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

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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OY08 YGP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY08 YGP, 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 OY08 YGP registered?

OY08 YGP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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