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1280 JG

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,341 mi
Last recorded74,341 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1280 JG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 74,341 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 74,338 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 70,741 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 67,278 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 67,278 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 63,534 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 63,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 18 Feb 2022 60,394 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 18 Feb 2021 56,770 miles

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

slight brake bind to nearside rear

Fail 18 Feb 2021 56,770 miles

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

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

slight brake bind to nearside rear

Pass 28 Jan 2020 53,320 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 48,756 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 12 Feb 2019 48,756 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2018 42,650 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 37,576 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,231 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 24,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 19,856 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,710 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,871 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 12,384 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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1280 JG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 71,984 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 1280 JG, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1280 JG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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