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RV08 GNY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,110 mi
Last recorded71,110 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 GNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 71,110 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hoses x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 71,001 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 71,001 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 70,331 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 68,360 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 67,592 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 66,842 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,432 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket corroded but still supported at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,387 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 62,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 60,920 miles

slight play in front suspension joints

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2017 60,086 miles

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

slight play in suspension joints

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Fail 22 Jul 2017 60,088 miles

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

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

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

slight play in suspension joints

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,073 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,322 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 51,584 miles

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

offside front tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 May 2013 46,021 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 35,198 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,869 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 24,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,736 miles

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

Nearside 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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RV08 GNY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RV08 GNY, 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 RV08 GNY registered?

RV08 GNY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is RV08 GNY safe to buy?

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