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KS57 VBG

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,868 mi
Last recorded112,868 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 112,868 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 101,981 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower hydraulic engine mounting deteriorating causing slight seepage

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

Offside Front door mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2024 101,978 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2022 101,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 101,675 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 98,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Close On 3mm Central (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Close On 3mm Central (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Fail 4 Jun 2021 98,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Close On 3mm Central (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Close On 3mm Central (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,179 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 88,727 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 2 Jan 2019 88,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and back arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and back arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 27 Dec 2017 80,209 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 73,084 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear outer edge

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)

n/s/r handbrake effort low just passed

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2016 73,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wear outer edge

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)

n/s/r handbrake effort low just passed

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 66,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 58,949 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 58,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 53,642 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,154 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 44,428 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,916 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 VBG 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 70%.

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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

KS57 VBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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