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G10 VYE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,779 mi
Last recorded106,779 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 VYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 106,779 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 100,040 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 92,885 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 92,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 67,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 87,199 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear hose above tank at front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Most front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted At locking pin (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 83,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted prewventing full inspection

Fail 11 Apr 2022 83,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted prewventing full inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2021 79,502 miles

covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,353 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 76,353 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,522 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,622 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 60,622 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,382 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,277 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 47,277 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsf (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,775 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,750 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 32,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,938 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 27,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,698 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,770 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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G10 VYE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G10 VYE, 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 G10 VYE registered?

G10 VYE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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