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GB02 SHB

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,307 mi
Last recorded107,307 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB02 SHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 107,307 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 105,624 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 105,538 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 104,724 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 104,061 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 104,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,985 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,646 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 97,443 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 95,380 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,018 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 84,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 73,966 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,331 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 63,133 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,193 miles

Rear body boot backpanel reniforcer damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2012 51,193 miles

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

Rear body boot backpanel reniforcer damaged

Pass 4 May 2011 37,528 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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GB02 SHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GB02 SHB, 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 GB02 SHB registered?

GB02 SHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for GB02 SHB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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