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589 GWT

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,138 mi
Last recorded45,138 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration589 GWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 45,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 44,294 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 43,979 miles

n/s mirror indicator unit cracked

o/s/f outer wheel rim dented

Pass 22 Feb 2022 42,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 42,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 41,259 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 40,165 miles

slight exhaust leak from centre pipe

Fail 24 Feb 2020 40,165 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre tread 3.2mm and very worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread 3.2mm and worn on inner edge

slight exhaust leak from centre pipe

Pass 7 Feb 2019 38,158 miles

tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2018 35,851 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,682 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded through.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,155 miles

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,253 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,052 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 22,002 miles

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 18,491 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 15,055 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,446 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 11,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre possible slight tread separation

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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589 GWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 589 GWT, 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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589 GWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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