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GV08 GKC

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,796 mi
Last recorded108,796 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 GKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 108,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 108,777 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,892 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 101,828 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,255 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort

Pass 8 Sep 2018 82,930 miles

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

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

Parking brake adjustment

Pass 30 Aug 2017 71,971 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 65,221 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 65,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 56,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 44,862 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,065 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 33,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

off side front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,718 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle cover

Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,342 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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GV08 GKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GKC, 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 GKC registered?

GV08 GKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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