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YF08 HBN

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,562 mi
Last recorded165,562 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 HBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 165,562 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fuel tank area (covers fitted not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 165,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush 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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fuel tank area (covers fitted not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 145,135 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 145,061 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 126,585 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 105,354 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,529 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,409 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,454 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 40,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,942 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,339 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 17,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 May 2011 17,307 miles

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

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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YF08 HBN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF08 HBN, 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 YF08 HBN registered?

YF08 HBN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YF08 HBN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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