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KS57 YSU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,839 mi
Last recorded139,839 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 139,839 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working stop light n/w (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

drivers seat back not tilting forward

Fail 9 Feb 2024 139,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml lite on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jet n/w (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam n/w (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 x bolt missing on each wheel x 4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working stop light n/w (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

drivers seat back not tilting forward

Pass 16 Dec 2022 135,202 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 131,856 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 126,848 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 123,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 123,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 117,843 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,284 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 93,101 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 87,132 miles

all 4 front lower arms have some play in bushes

engine management light on

front brake pads low

rear pads low

Fail 3 Feb 2016 87,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all 4 front lower arms have some play in bushes

engine management light on

front brake pads low

rear pads low

Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,675 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,354 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,111 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,537 miles

both front brake discs worn and scored

both front tyres damaged on outer side walls

both rear tyres worn low

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 YSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS57 YSU registered?

KS57 YSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is KS57 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 YSU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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