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Y12 HNT

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,183 mi
Last recorded85,183 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 HNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 85,183 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 80,048 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged (Slightly loose)

Fail 24 Jun 2025 80,048 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged (Slightly loose)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (2x Nails)

Pass 3 Apr 2024 74,396 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 74,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 56,206 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 54,328 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 50,620 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 48,289 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 45,232 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 42,242 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 38,305 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 33,953 miles

Both front tyres are perishing.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 33,953 miles

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)

Both front tyres are perishing.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 29,013 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 23,702 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 23,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 19,331 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,088 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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Y12 HNT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y12 HNT, 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 Y12 HNT registered?

Y12 HNT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for Y12 HNT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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