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GU08 VJV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,780 mi
Last recorded133,780 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 133,780 miles

Front Both Headlamp Lenses Hazy

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil On Limit (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 133,780 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs Corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both Headlamp Lenses Hazy

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil On Limit (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 130,759 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs slightly corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlight aim on limit

Pass 7 Aug 2024 128,221 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear pads wearing low

Fail 6 Aug 2024 128,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear pads wearing low

Pass 3 Aug 2023 125,147 miles

front disc corroded

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

rear pads wearing low, rear disc corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 122,499 miles

front discs lipped/corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 117,422 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 117,422 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,934 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 114,930 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 109,591 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 102,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm ON limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 95,371 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 95,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 90 degree arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 89,811 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 82,967 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 75,226 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 75,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,013 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 61,998 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 48,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,353 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,468 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 33,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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GU08 VJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GU08 VJV, 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 GU08 VJV registered?

GU08 VJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GU08 VJV safe to buy?

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