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G1 GTM

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,256 mi
Last recorded47,256 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 GTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 47,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2026 47,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2025 45,350 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 43,046 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 40,656 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 38,920 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre or screw ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre or screw & small cut ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 37,115 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 35,945 miles

Offside Front seat belt retracts very slowly and sometimes requires help retracting

Pass 7 Mar 2019 31,818 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 28,684 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 25,672 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,058 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,320 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,499 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,763 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,369 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 12,554 miles

Nearside 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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G1 GTM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G1 GTM, 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 G1 GTM registered?

G1 GTM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is G1 GTM safe to buy?

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