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BG08 GSU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,866 mi
Last recorded70,866 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 GSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,866 miles

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

advise parking brake requires some adjustment

advise water pump pulley noisey/loose

Pass 30 Apr 2016 66,999 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,341 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 50,744 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 50,744 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 40,184 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on very outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing smooth on very outer edge

Fail 23 May 2012 32,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 32,965 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 25,003 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 GSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG08 GSU, 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 GSU registered?

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

Is BG08 GSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 GSU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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