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WG57 GNU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,136 mi
Last recorded71,136 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 GNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 71,136 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 64,058 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 57,395 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 52,379 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 47,468 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 47,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 42,968 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 40,559 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 37,771 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 34,468 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 34,468 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 32,758 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 30,692 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 26,715 miles

cuts to n/s/f tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2014 26,715 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cuts to n/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2013 23,642 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 20,263 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 20,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 17,492 miles

both rear and o/s front tyres are worn very close to legal limit

Pass 31 Dec 2010 13,020 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 13,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WG57 GNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WG57 GNU, 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 WG57 GNU registered?

WG57 GNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is WG57 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG57 GNU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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