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SF08 YLR

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,034 mi
Last recorded128,034 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 YLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 128,034 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 118,099 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 114,634 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 110,079 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 110,079 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to check wiper blades (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 106,283 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear Lazy Parking brake efficiency met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 5 Oct 2020 104,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect PRS: refitted incorrectly located bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside rear Lazy Parking brake efficiency met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 1 Oct 2019 99,740 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 99,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 95,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake just met performance requirements

Pass 5 Oct 2017 90,549 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 90,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 86,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,388 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 70,388 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 47,658 miles

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

advise exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2013 49,607 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 39,288 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,107 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,149 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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SF08 YLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SF08 YLR, 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 SF08 YLR registered?

SF08 YLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SF08 YLR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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