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YP08 DSV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

135,915 mi
Last recorded135,915 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 DSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 135,915 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 134,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 129,745 miles

rear parking brake only just met required efficiency both sides

Pass 12 Jan 2023 123,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

handbrake efficiency close to limit

Pass 19 Jan 2022 119,289 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 116,610 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to wear bars smooth on outer edge and has damage to sidewall

Offside Front tyre smooth on both edges

Pass 18 Jan 2020 113,020 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 109,667 miles

handbrake efficiency close to limit

Pass 20 Jan 2018 107,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 106,045 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 103,615 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)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 103,615 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 Jan 2015 87,048 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,871 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,403 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 43,319 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 34,062 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YP08 DSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YP08 DSV, 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 YP08 DSV registered?

YP08 DSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 DSV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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