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KS57 YST

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,214 mi
Last recorded88,214 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 YST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 88,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 88,210 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 86,344 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 81,952 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 67,639 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 63,408 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,310 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 58,310 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 53,274 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CUTS TO SIDEWALLS BUT NO CORDS SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST 255/35/18

Fail 22 Nov 2016 53,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CUTS TO SIDEWALLS BUT NO CORDS SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST 255/35/18

Pass 1 Dec 2015 46,241 miles

front brake pads wearing thin approx. 90% worn

nail in tread offside front tyre 225/40/18

Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,274 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing close to 2mm on tread pattern

Fail 1 Dec 2014 41,217 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing close to 2mm on tread pattern

Pass 27 Nov 2013 36,302 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 31,223 miles

n/sf tyre has a cut on outer wall

Fail 26 Nov 2012 31,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/sf tyre has a cut on outer wall

n/sr tyre has cuts on outer wall

Pass 12 Dec 2011 26,192 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,686 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 YST is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YST, 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 YST registered?

KS57 YST is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 February 2008.

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