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YN08 ZFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,423 mi
Last recorded104,423 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 ZFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 104,423 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 99,149 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 94,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 87,457 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 83,541 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,570 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 75,412 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 70,092 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision is slightly worn.

Fail 5 Oct 2017 70,083 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision is slightly worn.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,981 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 60,981 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,048 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 52,289 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 47,629 miles

foot (hand brake )travel geting long

nsf and osr tyre worn on 2mil bars

Pass 17 Nov 2011 43,479 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,105 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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YN08 ZFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YN08 ZFJ, 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 YN08 ZFJ registered?

YN08 ZFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YN08 ZFJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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