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RV08 GOK

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,422 mi
Last recorded146,422 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 GOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 146,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 140,771 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 134,531 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 134,301 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 134,244 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 124,606 miles

Accident damage N/S, O/S, Front and Rear of vehicle

Front bumper loom insecure and damage

N/S front tyre worn hard on edges

N/S rear tyre damaged

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S front fog light missing

O/S front jacking bung missing

O/S front wheel arch liner broken

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 24 Mar 2015 124,606 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Accident damage N/S, O/S, Front and Rear of vehicle

Front bumper loom insecure and damage

N/S front tyre worn hard on edges

N/S rear tyre damaged

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S front fog light missing

O/S front jacking bung missing

O/S front wheel arch liner broken

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 26 Mar 2014 112,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

anti slip on brake pedal worn

jacking bung missing o/s/front

Pass 26 Mar 2014 112,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

anti slip on brake pedal worn

jacking bung missing o/s/front

Pass 26 Mar 2013 90,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,899 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 64,894 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,593 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 GOK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GOK, 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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RV08 GOK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RV08 GOK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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