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KS57 YRN

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,068 mi
Last recorded52,068 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 52,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 51,004 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 51,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort and noisy when turned (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 49,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2023 49,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on dash (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2022 46,532 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 44,791 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 43,938 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 42,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted flat in inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

centre to rear exhaust, bracket broken

Fail 15 Jun 2019 42,758 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted flat in inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight buldge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre to rear exhaust, bracket broken

Pass 16 Jun 2018 41,346 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 37,253 miles

Nearside Front slight buckle to alloy road wheel

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of seat belt

engine cover and under shield fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2016 37,253 miles

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

Nearside Front slight buckle to alloy road wheel

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of seat belt

engine cover and under shield fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 32,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,374 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,983 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,323 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

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 YRN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

KS57 YRN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is KS57 YRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 YRN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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