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KW57 GWO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,985 mi
Last recorded160,985 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 GWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 160,985 miles

front tyres worn off on inner edges

Fail 16 Dec 2024 160,983 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn off on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2023 147,140 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All x4 persihing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged electric folding motor not locking in to position ()

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

Oil level low

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 147,116 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear electric folding motor not locking in to position (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All x4 persihing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged electric folding motor not locking in to position ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil level low

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 133,191 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads look low but very limited vision ,advise wheels off inspection asap

some side movement in front anti roll bar

Fail 5 Dec 2022 133,182 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pads look low but very limited vision ,advise wheels off inspection asap

some side movement in front anti roll bar

Pass 8 Dec 2021 116,053 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,039 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 95,130 miles

Exhaust has a temp. repair.

Fail 9 Dec 2019 95,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 85,820 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 85,812 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad on the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,837 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Dec 2017 76,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2016 65,994 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,867 miles

Nearside Front tyre - cut inner s/wall

Offside Front tyre cracks inner s/wall

Pass 12 Dec 2014 48,276 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)

rear brake pads low.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,544 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,720 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 25,720 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW57 GWO, 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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KW57 GWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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