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BT08 GGF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,635 mi
Last recorded130,635 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 GGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 130,635 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 124,501 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 124,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 119,167 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 111,995 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 103,988 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 94,465 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 94,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 87,099 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 87,098 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,376 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 79,252 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,736 miles

Under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,937 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 64,815 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,308 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 52,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 52,239 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 45,177 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,724 miles

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

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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BT08 GGF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 BT08 GGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT08 GGF registered?

BT08 GGF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BT08 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 GGF shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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