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BG08 GPF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,697 mi
Last recorded70,697 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 GPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 70,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

low readings from nearside parking brakes at 16%

Pass 15 May 2025 68,888 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 15 May 2025 68,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 15 May 2024 66,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

Fail 15 May 2024 66,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

Pass 10 May 2023 64,326 miles

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 63,158 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 May 2021 61,149 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 60,529 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 60,530 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,413 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 58,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached camber (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached camber (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,055 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,155 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,500 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,074 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)

oil getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,908 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,081 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 17,388 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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BG08 GPF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG08 GPF, 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 BG08 GPF registered?

BG08 GPF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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