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YX58 XSG

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,037 mi
Last recorded119,037 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 XSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 119,037 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 116,094 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 116,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 113,353 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 108,051 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 107,927 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 103,961 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 99,391 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,573 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 84,260 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,936 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 76,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,886 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 64,447 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 57,456 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 48,034 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,110 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 37,368 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 37,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,850 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,553 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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YX58 XSG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YX58 XSG, 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 YX58 XSG registered?

YX58 XSG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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