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Y12 NAK

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,891 mi
Last recorded84,891 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 NAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 84,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Central (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 80,393 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded near flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

signs of possible oil leak on front undertray

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 76,852 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexy hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 74,483 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x nearside rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexy hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2021 73,766 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x nearside rear ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2021 73,766 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x nearside rear ()

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,231 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x nearside rear ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded,near flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2019 67,306 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x nearside rear ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at flexy hose surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2018 65,582 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded.

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front brake pipe corroded.

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 3 Nov 2018 65,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded.

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded.

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2017 64,111 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake performance just met requirements.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 63,442 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2016 63,424 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2015 58,756 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,771 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 51,770 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,203 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,396 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,138 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 NAK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 NAK, 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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Y12 NAK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 November 2008.

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