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YY08 UZM

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,911 mi
Last recorded57,911 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 UZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 57,911 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 56,654 miles

Corrosion present to suspension components

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 56,651 miles

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

Corrosion present to suspension components

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 55,761 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 55,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 54,595 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 54,592 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 53,795 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,515 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 52,513 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 51,425 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 51,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 48,914 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,875 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,028 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

Offside Front Tyre cracking slightly on inner sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2017 46,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear suspension arm ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust brackets corroded

Offside Front Tyre cracking slightly on inner sidewall

Pass 3 May 2016 42,885 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,672 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,092 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 27,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 22,345 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 17,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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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YY08 UZM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY08 UZM, 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 YY08 UZM registered?

YY08 UZM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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