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KS57 YSG

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,974 mi
Last recorded121,974 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 121,974 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S/F & O/S/F (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 98,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Camber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 98,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Camber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 80,024 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 74,453 miles

Exhaust hanger corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 71,252 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 4 Sep 2020 66,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,084 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 62,814 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 61,671 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 61,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 59,719 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 54,492 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 48,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,528 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,343 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 35,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,014 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,797 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 YSG 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 84.2%.

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 YSG, 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 YSG registered?

KS57 YSG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 February 2008.

Is KS57 YSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 YSG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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