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SA08 FKY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,787 mi
Last recorded73,787 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 FKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 73,787 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 72,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre outer shoulder heavily cracked/perished

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Onto O/S cat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering creaks when turning

Pass 9 Jul 2024 70,718 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 69,305 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 68,127 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 65,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 63,573 miles

rear tyres in poor condition 255/35/18

Pass 23 Jul 2019 60,789 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 60,721 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,566 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,537 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,756 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,038 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,689 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 48,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 43,428 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,439 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 32,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 32,065 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,606 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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SA08 FKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SA08 FKY, 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 SA08 FKY registered?

SA08 FKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SA08 FKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 FKY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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