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YL08 GXK

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,989 mi
Last recorded126,989 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 GXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 126,989 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 126,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fit correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 121,792 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 121,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 113,120 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 101,732 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 97,932 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 97,932 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 89,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,689 miles

front brake pads worn to limit

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Oct 2015 88,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn to limit

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 15 Oct 2014 76,849 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 76,847 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2014 76,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyres stepping edges

Pass 12 Nov 2013 66,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 52,481 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn on egdes

nearside front tyre excessive wear on inner egde

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,075 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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YL08 GXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL08 GXK, 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 YL08 GXK registered?

YL08 GXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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