CarVerify

Free Car Check

YA57 AMU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,294 mi
Last recorded174,294 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk69,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 AMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 174,294 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 174,055 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 174,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 169,106 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 169,105 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 160,506 miles

brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear

o\s\f and centre exhaust brackets snapped

o\s\r tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in n\s\r droplink bush

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 9 Jun 2017 160,506 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to n\s\r not allowing full inspection of some items

o\s\f and centre exhaust bracket snapped

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in n\s\r droplink bush

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 9 Jun 2017 160,496 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to n\s\r not allowing full inspection of some items

o\s\f and centre exhaust bracket snapped

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 17 Jun 2016 151,137 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 151,050 miles

Front front brake application uneven 37% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2015 130,645 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 130,643 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 114,338 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 114,338 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,843 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 98,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges..E.M.L on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,343 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 64,672 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YA57 AMU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YA57 AMU, 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

How do I check the history of YA57 AMU?

You can check the full history of YA57 AMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YA57 AMU registered?

YA57 AMU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is YA57 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA57 AMU shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA57 AMU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YA57 AMU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.