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GV08 EFZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,021 mi
Last recorded93,021 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 EFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 93,021 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 84,992 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 79,891 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 79,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 75,245 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket weld broken, system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 75,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket weld broken, system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 71,753 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 71,276 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 67,904 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,689 miles

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nearside side repeater lense damaged

offside side repeater lense missing

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,078 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 61,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 55,010 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,861 miles

Kerb damage to N/S/R tyre

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

Pass 30 May 2013 40,289 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 40,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,050 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,433 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 32,433 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear 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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GV08 EFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GV08 EFZ, 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 GV08 EFZ registered?

GV08 EFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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