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KS57 GGY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,790 mi
Last recorded163,790 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 GGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 163,790 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))

Power steering fluid leak

Pass 5 Oct 2020 155,552 miles

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

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

evidence of a power steering fluid leak on subframe and steering rack area, no obvious leaks found

Pass 9 Jan 2019 143,600 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 143,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 137,280 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2017 131,882 miles

Front discs crossed drilled holes blocked

Front pads over half worn

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

front and rear discs corroded advised to change

slight corrosion to both front and o/s/r brake pipes

Pass 3 Feb 2016 118,401 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broke

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2015 104,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen at n/s

n/s wiper poor

n/s/r tyre reaching marker bars

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.4mm

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 28 Jan 2015 104,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen at n/s

front and rear discs lipped

front discs crossed drilled holes blocked

n/s wiper poor

n/s/r tyre reaching marker bars

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.4mm

rear discs corroded

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 28 Jan 2014 95,597 miles

could not fully inspect front to rear brake pipe

front discs lipped

Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,853 miles

both rear tyres wearing in middle tread

Pass 23 Jan 2012 72,460 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 71,719 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,040 miles

oil leak(near gearbox)

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 GGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GGY, 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 GGY registered?

KS57 GGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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