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YR08 JAO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,079 mi
Last recorded69,079 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 JAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 69,079 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 - both front, both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2

Pass 4 Aug 2025 67,456 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 63,029 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 63,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 63,009 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 62,938 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 62,431 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 61,262 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 60,268 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 59,426 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,935 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,049 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush caster (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,189 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,651 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 21 Feb 2014 46,272 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,834 miles

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

P.A.S pump drive belt cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking inner sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,929 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 38,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,233 miles

n/s/f tyre tear on outer sidewall (not to cord)

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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YR08 JAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YR08 JAO, 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 YR08 JAO registered?

YR08 JAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is YR08 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 JAO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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