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GP08 BYV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,107 mi
Last recorded56,107 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 BYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 56,107 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 56,103 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 48,772 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 May 2018 48,772 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,765 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,508 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 34,181 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,727 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 22,207 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,296 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 18,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,710 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 16,671 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GP08 BYV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP08 BYV, 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 GP08 BYV registered?

GP08 BYV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is GP08 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 BYV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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