Spoken tests and Asperger's

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If I am to take a spoken test, should I tell the interlocutor I have Asperger's? Will it affect my grades?

i would only tell them if you need an accomodation like extra time. otherwise, it's irrelevant. i don't, however, think telling should affect your grade.

I was always a bit afraid of oral exams and significantly better at written tests. So, I'd say, if there's a possibility to get an accommodation, go for it.

If you think you may shutdown if it goes poorly at any point then yes, disclose it. My biggest fear with oral exams is that one small problem in the exam will shut me down for the rest regardless of whether I know the rest of the content or not. I am prone to anxiety attacks and completely blanking, if you aren't then it might not be necessary.
One other reason to disclose it is that a common accomodation for Aspies is to have one or several informal meets with the interlocutor prior to the exam so that you are more comfortable with them.
It shouldn't affect your marks if you disclose your condition, that is illegal in most countries.