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GV58 JBY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,312 mi
Last recorded115,312 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 JBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 115,312 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 115,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 110,465 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 110,465 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 104,106 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 97,784 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,634 miles

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 worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 92,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 86,968 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 86,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 74,883 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 74,883 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 62,257 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 52,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 12 Dec 2013 46,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 19 Dec 2012 41,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Fail 13 Dec 2012 41,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,590 miles

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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GV58 JBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV58 JBY, 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 GV58 JBY registered?

GV58 JBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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