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RK08 YYF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,489 mi
Last recorded158,489 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 YYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 158,489 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 154,621 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 150,474 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 147,457 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded and broken.

Fail 11 Sep 2023 147,457 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust bracket corroded and broken.

Pass 22 Sep 2022 144,225 miles

Coolant light on. level is ok.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 140,553 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 140,553 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 140,431 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 129,132 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 115,098 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 108,203 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 103,667 miles

surface rust on osr brake pipe

under covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2017 103,658 miles

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

surface rust on osr brake pipe

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 100,123 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 95,222 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 95,222 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 82,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2014 82,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,321 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 69,321 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,732 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,314 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,859 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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RK08 YYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RK08 YYF, 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 RK08 YYF registered?

RK08 YYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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