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GL08 YDT

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,980 mi
Last recorded97,980 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 YDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 97,980 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 96,827 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 95,771 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,605 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 89,841 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 87,680 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 79,361 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 73,704 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 69,760 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 69,760 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 64,062 miles

Chip to windscreen

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,709 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,382 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,908 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,368 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outter side wall

small chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,663 miles

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

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 YDT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YDT, 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 YDT registered?

GL08 YDT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GL08 YDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 YDT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL08 YDT have outstanding finance?

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