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YS08 VRD

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,796 mi
Last recorded109,796 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 VRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 109,796 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 103,258 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 93,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 84,944 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 84,942 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,492 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 72,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Track Rod End (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 60,835 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 60,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside front tyre has cuts in inner sidewall. cords not exposed

Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,855 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre has cuts inner sidewall. cords not exposed

Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,335 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 37,140 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,925 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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YS08 VRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YS08 VRD, 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 YS08 VRD registered?

YS08 VRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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