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GY08 UAM

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,641 mi
Last recorded167,641 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 UAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 167,641 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 156,202 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 156,202 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 145,855 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 133,311 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 121,792 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 108,982 miles

Offside Front slight bind on brake

Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,936 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 95,903 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 83,120 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 24 Jan 2014 67,676 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,572 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 42,460 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,284 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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GY08 UAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY08 UAM, 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 GY08 UAM registered?

GY08 UAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GY08 UAM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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