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LM57 YZK

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,222 mi
Last recorded121,222 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 YZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 121,222 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 121,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 118,568 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 115,551 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 115,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2021 110,662 miles

Engine/undertray covers obscuring testable items

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated not releasing correctly (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 26 May 2021 110,580 miles

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

Engine/undertray covers obscuring testable items

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated not releasing correctly (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 May 2020 102,475 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 87,762 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 87,762 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 64,699 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 59,877 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 41,910 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,504 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2015 39,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,706 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,612 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,632 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 12,699 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

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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LM57 YZK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LM57 YZK, 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 LM57 YZK registered?

LM57 YZK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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