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KR57 YEL

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,999 mi
Last recorded77,999 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 YEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 77,999 miles

Boot lid catch inoperative but can be opened by switch

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 77,999 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid catch inoperative but can be opened by switch

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 77,722 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 75,160 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 73,169 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 72,377 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 72,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 70,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,616 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 69,616 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 68,984 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 62,255 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 62,238 miles

coil spring broken Both sides front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 56,806 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 56,805 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 51,798 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn on edges.

Fail 26 May 2016 51,798 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre tread worn on edges.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,354 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 35,826 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 35,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 29,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 17,000 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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KR57 YEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KR57 YEL, 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 KR57 YEL registered?

KR57 YEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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