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GF58 JZR

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,096 mi
Last recorded140,096 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 JZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 140,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 140,085 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 128,804 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 128,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 124,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside o/s headlamp washer does not work.

Pass 24 Dec 2020 119,644 miles

Head lamp images poor

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Offside Mirror loose

Offside Rear Jacking block missing

Fail 23 Dec 2020 119,643 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Offside Mirror loose

Offside Rear Jacking block missing

Pass 28 Nov 2019 113,353 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))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 113,353 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 3 Nov 2018 104,512 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 97,535 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 90,808 miles

rear pads low

Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,303 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 77,956 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 77,955 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 70,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,667 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,862 miles

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

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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GF58 JZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF58 JZR, 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 GF58 JZR registered?

GF58 JZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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