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YH08 CXP

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,780 mi
Last recorded93,780 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 CXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 93,780 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 79,073 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 73,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 71,513 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 67,201 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,593 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 65,806 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 65,806 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 60,492 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 56,461 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,681 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,553 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 40,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 34,044 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front discs + pads

Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,237 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 25,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 19,556 miles

ESP light on

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre cracking and edges scrubbed

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,914 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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YH08 CXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YH08 CXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH08 CXP registered?

YH08 CXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YH08 CXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 CXP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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