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KS57 AWW

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,754 mi
Last recorded93,754 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 AWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 93,754 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sills covered not allowing full inspection

suspension corroded

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Jul 2026 93,742 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sills covered not allowing full inspection

suspension corroded

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2025 90,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2024 87,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 83,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 77,966 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 77,952 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 76,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly damaged but not showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 76,335 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking OIL (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly damaged but not showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 73,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 73,803 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch is stuck in close position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,547 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,234 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 59,861 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 59,861 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 55,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,465 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,696 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,043 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 30,005 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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KS57 AWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KS57 AWW, 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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KS57 AWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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