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YB08 MXR

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,989 mi
Last recorded123,989 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 MXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 123,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 120,173 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 116,824 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 114,656 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 12 Feb 2022 111,662 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 4 Feb 2021 108,198 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 106,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides at approx 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 106,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides at approx 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 102,736 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 98,762 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 94,003 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 93,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 89,893 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,657 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,007 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,390 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 72,540 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 58,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate worn slightly but readable

Pass 19 May 2011 58,270 miles

front number plate worn slightly but readable

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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YB08 MXR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YB08 MXR, 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 YB08 MXR registered?

YB08 MXR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is YB08 MXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 MXR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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