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OY08 YHB

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,417 mi
Last recorded50,417 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 50,417 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 50,416 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service light on

Pass 9 Jan 2025 49,433 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 49,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 48,342 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 48,340 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 47,543 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 47,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 46,476 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 46,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 45,176 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 45,176 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,423 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Offside mirror loose

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 53% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 35,212 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 25,257 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 10,981 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 10,827 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 20 Sep 2013 9,405 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 8,438 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 7,199 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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OY08 YHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YHB, 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 YHB registered?

OY08 YHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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