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GL08 RYU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,569 mi
Last recorded46,569 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 RYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 46,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 44,376 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 43,329 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 41,100 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 39,347 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 39,235 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,987 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 37,228 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 37,206 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,002 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 35,902 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 33,395 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 30,143 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 27,118 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 23,667 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 20,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 20,636 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 16,593 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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GL08 RYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL08 RYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL08 RYU registered?

GL08 RYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is GL08 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 RYU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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