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KS57 GTU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

159,522 mi
Last recorded159,522 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 159,522 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 157,695 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 156,223 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 154,672 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 152,037 miles

AL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

CENTRE EXHAUST HAS SLIGHT BLOW .

N/S/F SUSPENSION ARMS BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.

N/S/R SHOCK WEAK.

O/S/F DOOR MIRROR GLASS.

Fail 11 May 2022 152,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear LIGHT CLUSTER LENSE CRACKED AND SHWING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL BEEN RUN FLAT, SPLITS TO INSIDE SIDEWALL + DEEP ENOUGHT O REACH CORDS + BELOW LIMITS ON CENTRE WEAR BAR. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

AL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

CENTRE EXHAUST HAS SLIGHT BLOW .

N/S/F SUSPENSION ARMS BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.

O/S/F DOOR MIRROR GLASS.

SLIGHT NOISE FROM INSIDE NSR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 10 May 2021 147,305 miles

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Pass 26 May 2020 144,142 miles

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged but function not impaired

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

Fail 26 May 2020 144,142 miles

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged but function not impaired

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 140,270 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 133,178 miles

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Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement substantial play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber splitting

different aspect ratio tyres fitted to front and rear axles

untertray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 130,400 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 130,400 miles

Offside 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 27 Apr 2016 126,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 122,337 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 119,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2013 103,811 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket before rear silencer corroded off

Pass 15 May 2012 89,367 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2011 74,229 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 63,920 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 GTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

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

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