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YD08 UCO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,928 mi
Last recorded89,928 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 UCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 89,928 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jun 2026 89,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jun 2025 88,017 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 88,017 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 86,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low from the inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Front brake discs scored/*lipped

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (rear facing )ball joint has a play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front under wing plastic shied damage/broken

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box badly corroded/exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 86,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint gaiter split/damage (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low from the inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear brake discs scored/lipped

Front and rear suspension components rusted +offside brake caliper corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (rear facing )ball joint has a play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perishing/+tyre tread has a serious deep cracks +outer side wall cut (strong advice)

Offside Front under wing plastic shied damage/broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low +making noise (require brake check ) (strong advice) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box badly corroded/exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

body work damage to offside+front/rear bumper

Pass 14 Jun 2023 84,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper /Body dent damaged / scratches

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 84,492 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens Seriously defective (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Bumper /Body dent damaged / scratches

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 82,588 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 80,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 76,517 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 72,535 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 70,660 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 68,953 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,321 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,551 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 63,744 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 61,408 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 61,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 59,024 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,024 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,735 miles

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

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

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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YD08 UCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YD08 UCO, 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 YD08 UCO registered?

YD08 UCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is YD08 UCO safe to buy?

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