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YF08 PWX

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,385 mi
Last recorded84,385 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 PWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 84,385 miles

All rear suspension/steering component bushes deteriorating and showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged all around outer wall, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear markers 255/35/18

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside go into rear flexi hoses that go to brake calipers. Advise to replace asap (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 84,284 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bush clamp loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

All rear suspension/steering component bushes deteriorating and showing signs of corrosion.

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged all around outer wall, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre close on wear markers 255/35/18

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside, go into rear flexi hoses that go to brake calipers. Advise to replace asap (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 76,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 73,969 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 73,965 miles

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

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 68,344 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 62,306 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front fog light out

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 62,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cut on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,083 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 59,083 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 53,541 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 53,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 47,537 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/35/18 worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking inbetween treds 225/40/18

Fail 23 Jan 2017 38,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/35/18 worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking inbetween treds 225/40/18

Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,923 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,002 miles

front tyres has cuts side walls

Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,488 miles

offside rear tyre has cut in inside wall.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,487 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 19,017 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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YF08 PWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YF08 PWX, 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 PWX registered?

YF08 PWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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