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YB08 UFU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,202 mi
Last recorded100,202 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 UFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 100,202 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 95,612 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 95,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 93,222 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 88,309 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 82,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

rear exhaust hanger corroded/broken but still supported

Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,923 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

one of rear exaust brackets corroded and snapped

Fail 14 Jul 2015 68,645 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

one of rear exaust brackets corroded and snapped

Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully see front and rear brake pads

Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

UNABLE TO FULLY SEE FRONT BRAKE PADS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in tread of each front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,820 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 40,815 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)

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

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 UFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UFU, 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 UFU registered?

YB08 UFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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