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J50 GBO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,328 mi
Last recorded67,328 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 GBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 67,328 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 67,328 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2025 60,795 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 60,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint {rear arm ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres split to cords on inner sidewall 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 52,608 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 46,962 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 41,429 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 41,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 35,430 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 31,417 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 23,388 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 23,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 19 May 2017 22,500 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 21,729 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 20,224 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 20,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,082 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 15,636 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,760 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 9,311 miles

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

o/s/f tyre started to crack/perish

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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J50 GBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J50 GBO, 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 J50 GBO registered?

J50 GBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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