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KS57 FGD

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,550 mi
Last recorded69,550 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 FGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 69,550 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2025 68,054 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 66,162 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 64,692 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 63,400 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 61,588 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 59,766 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 59,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 57,586 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside wiper has poor clearance

Pass 22 Jan 2019 54,468 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 53,397 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 50,477 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 46,346 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 43,837 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,613 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake warning light staying on when released

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2013 36,997 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake warning light staying on when released

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,822 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 28,625 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KS57 FGD, 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 KS57 FGD registered?

KS57 FGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is KS57 FGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 FGD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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