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YA08 VJU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,238 mi
Last recorded141,238 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 VJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 141,238 miles

Underseal on underbody of the vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2025 133,951 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 123,096 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 110,963 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 108,465 miles

ESP faulty

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2022 108,463 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

ESP faulty

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2021 107,293 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2021 107,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2020 104,589 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 104,557 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,808 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 97,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 96,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From rear hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Washer jet poor flow

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 90,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3000 miles left (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front Outer has chunk out of wall

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 89,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3000 miles left (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front Outer has chunk out of wall

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 82,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at back end (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 82,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at back end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,395 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 79,395 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 64,052 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 64,047 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,221 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,673 miles

Near Side Front Fog Light Broken

Fail 13 Jun 2011 35,673 miles

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

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

Near Side Front Fog Light Broken

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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YA08 VJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YA08 VJU, 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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YA08 VJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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