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KW57 FUO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,051 mi
Last recorded108,051 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 FUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 108,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 100,525 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 100,525 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 97,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is split on the inner sidewall.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre is split on the inner sidewall.

Fail 22 Jan 2024 97,031 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre is split on the inner sidewall.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre is split on the inner sidewall.

Pass 20 Dec 2022 94,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is splitting on the inner sidewall.

Fail 15 Dec 2022 94,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Thrust Arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre is splitting on the inner sidewall.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 91,243 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2021 91,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2020 80,653 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 80,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2019 71,523 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Dec 2019 71,468 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

suspect front brake pads are thin

Pass 6 Dec 2018 57,812 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 48,208 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,191 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 44,751 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)

n/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2014 37,459 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,235 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 25,647 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished and wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,952 miles

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

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

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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KW57 FUO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KW57 FUO, 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 KW57 FUO registered?

KW57 FUO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for KW57 FUO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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