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BT08 GYG

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,912 mi
Last recorded56,912 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 GYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 56,912 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,537 miles

Plastic under trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2022 56,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Plastic under trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2021 55,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible metal brake pipe end sections are rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic under-trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2020 55,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe leading to n/s/f flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe leading to o/s/f flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipes leading to n/s and o/s rear flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Plastic under-trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside testable components

Pass 17 Jan 2019 54,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to flexi hose and o/s/f brake pipe to flexi hose have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 54,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to flexi hose and o/s/f brake pipe to flexi hose have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 53,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 53,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 51,092 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some tested components

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall but no cords showing

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 23 Jan 2017 51,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some tested components

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall but no cords showing

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,862 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,632 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 44,577 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 44,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 39,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,873 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 23,914 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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BT08 GYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GYG, 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 BT08 GYG registered?

BT08 GYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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