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DG57 GBX

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,578 mi
Last recorded34,578 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 GBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 34,578 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 31,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 29,110 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 3 Oct 2022 25,701 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 25,701 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 22,729 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slight deterioation

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 16,814 miles

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

n/s bbj dust cover slight leak

Pass 20 Mar 2018 13,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 11,142 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 10,547 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 9,424 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 8,536 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 6,952 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 5,667 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 5,139 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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DG57 GBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DG57 GBX, 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 DG57 GBX registered?

DG57 GBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is DG57 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG57 GBX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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