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YK08 WZG

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,002 mi
Last recorded55,002 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 WZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 55,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated camber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

both rear brake backing covers corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2024 53,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened left camber arm dust cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Caster arm dust cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 52,264 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 52,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 50,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 50,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 49,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges, cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges, cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 49,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges, cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges, cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 47,820 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 46,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 44,419 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated camber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 41,789 miles

Nearside Front Camber arm bush perished not resulting in movement

Pass 3 Dec 2016 39,071 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 35,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,727 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 31,292 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 27,909 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,739 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,725 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 20,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YK08 WZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK08 WZG, 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 YK08 WZG registered?

YK08 WZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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