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YE52 SAN

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,638 mi
Last recorded129,638 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 SAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 129,638 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted + Plastic guards fitted underneath

Pass 10 Apr 2025 122,653 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 115,501 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 111,181 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 108,113 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 105,165 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 105,158 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,093 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 103,955 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 102,745 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 101,380 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 99,016 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 95,950 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 95,950 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,525 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 90,504 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 87,933 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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YE52 SAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YE52 SAN, 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 YE52 SAN registered?

YE52 SAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is YE52 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE52 SAN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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