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SF08 YGW

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,816 mi
Last recorded18,816 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 YGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 18,816 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,510 miles

all four brake discs are slightly worn ...

nearside and offside inner and outer sills could not be fully checked due to plastic sill covers ...

vehicle tested in cold/wet conditions ...

Fail 21 Feb 2011 16,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four brake discs are slightly worn ...

nearside and offside inner and outer sills could not be fully checked due to plastic sill covers ...

vehicle tested in cold/wet conditions ...

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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SF08 YGW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 SF08 YGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF08 YGW registered?

SF08 YGW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SF08 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF08 YGW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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