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YR08 XUW

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,980 mi
Last recorded145,980 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 145,980 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 136,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 121,281 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 108,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 93,980 miles

Front Outer brake pads view restricted.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front dipped beam bulb insecure.

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

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

Under trays. Blocking view of components.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 93,845 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Outer brake pads view restricted.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front dipped beam bulb insecure.

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

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

Under trays. Blocking view of components.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,630 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 73,682 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,695 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,217 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 60,212 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,261 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)

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 XUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XUW, 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 YR08 XUW registered?

YR08 XUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 XUW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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