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OO08 GSX

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,949 mi
Last recorded86,949 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO08 GSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 86,949 miles

Heat shield loose

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

Pass 31 May 2025 80,968 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 80,966 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 75,562 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 75,562 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 71,839 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 71,839 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 65,610 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 55,638 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 52,835 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 48,755 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 45,793 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 45,689 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,445 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 23 Feb 2016 33,847 miles

parking brake travel excessive

Pass 3 Feb 2015 29,462 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 24,678 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 21,931 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 16,470 miles

Front tyres starting to perish/cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2011 10,838 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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OO08 GSX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 OO08 GSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OO08 GSX registered?

OO08 GSX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is OO08 GSX safe to buy?

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