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RY57 HZW

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,443 mi
Last recorded77,443 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 HZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 77,443 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 75,847 miles

3rd brake light warning on but ok handbrake warning on but ok

Fail 5 Apr 2025 75,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3rd brake light warning on but ok handbrake warning on but ok

Pass 20 Mar 2024 71,364 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 69,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 64,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low,warning on the dashboard

Pass 1 Apr 2021 60,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 59,315 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 59,315 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,807 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside 225-45-17 / 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 54,878 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut, NOT in excess of the requirements BUT STILL deep enough to reach the ply or cords

covers & trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 49,739 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,017 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 39,777 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 32,548 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 28,237 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,692 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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RY57 HZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RY57 HZW, 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 RY57 HZW registered?

RY57 HZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is RY57 HZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY57 HZW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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