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GV08 UXS

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,484 mi
Last recorded65,484 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 65,484 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 65,448 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 62,706 miles

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

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

front disc in poor condition

rear subframe corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 59,817 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 59,817 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 57,874 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 54,202 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 52,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 47,634 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,237 miles

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 5 Jun 2015 35,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front pads and discs 80% worn

Pass 5 Jun 2015 35,298 miles

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

front pads and discs 80% worn

Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,766 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 28,766 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 21,660 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut in nsf tyre sidewall no cords

Fail 14 May 2012 18,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 18,447 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,817 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 12,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 UXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UXS, 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 UXS registered?

GV08 UXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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