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AO08 GFU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,602 mi
Last recorded43,602 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 GFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 43,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 39,993 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 38,338 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 38,338 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 35,802 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 32,487 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 30,865 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 28,243 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,236 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 23,013 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 19,914 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 15,927 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 13,846 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 11,868 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 9,769 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 7,887 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 5,844 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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AO08 GFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AO08 GFU, 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 AO08 GFU registered?

AO08 GFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AO08 GFU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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