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FA08 GKJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,575 mi
Last recorded113,575 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 GKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 113,575 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 113,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 99,121 miles

dipped beam right on dash but light working when tested

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2017 99,006 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

dipped beam right on dash but light working when tested

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,136 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2016 89,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertray fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 77,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 66,005 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 65,995 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,714 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,980 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,056 miles

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

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)

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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FA08 GKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA08 GKJ, 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 FA08 GKJ registered?

FA08 GKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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