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SC57 BAU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,177 mi
Last recorded70,177 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 BAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 70,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 70,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 62,070 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 55,859 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF & NSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 55,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OSF & NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF & NSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 53,719 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 53,717 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 49,480 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 47,677 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,663 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 43,662 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,522 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,172 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 22,172 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 22,109 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 22,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 21,726 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 250,682 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 18,684 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 15,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 15,107 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 11,151 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 11,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

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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SC57 BAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC57 BAU, 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 SC57 BAU registered?

SC57 BAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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