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BD57 XSW

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,487 mi
Last recorded135,487 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 XSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2026 135,487 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front lower rear arm bushes deteriorating

Both front shock absorbers have a slight reduced damping effect

Both rear brake flexi hoses perished

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Center & mid rear exhaust hangers missing

Exhaust joints in poor condition

Front antiroll bar center bushes worn

Front brake back plates corroded

Front brake discs in slight poor condition on inner faces

Front headlamp beam patterns weak - Headlamps deteriorating

Mid exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front washer jet weak

Play in nearside front lower forward arm ball joint

Rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Slight play in both rear antiroll bar link rods

Pass 9 Jan 2025 129,022 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Centre exhaust joint and hanger corroded and in poor condition

Front brake discs lipped and in poor condition on inside face

Front brake discs warped

Slight play in both front lower forward suspension arm ball joints and bushes slightly deteriorated

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rods

Slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

Fail 7 Jan 2025 129,020 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

All rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Centre exhaust joint and hanger corroded and in poor condition

Front brake discs lipped and in poor condition on inside face

Front brake discs warped

Nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Rear brake discs lipped

Slight play in both front lower forward suspension arm ball joints and bushes slightly deteriorated

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rods

Slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

Pass 4 Jan 2024 121,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all brake discs very rusty!

rear subframe very rusty/corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2023 115,178 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 115,177 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 104,452 miles

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

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

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

slight run out on front brakes

Fail 22 Nov 2021 104,451 miles

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

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

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

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

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,532 miles

1 Centre and 1 rear exhaust brackets

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 99,532 miles

1 Centre and 1 rear exhaust brackets

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working bulb blown (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,666 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 89,485 miles

Central Rear exhaust hanger broken

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 89,485 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 83,975 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 76,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust front bracket broken.

exhaust rear hanger corroded/broken but system secure.

under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 12 May 2015 68,698 miles

Centre to rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequetly supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 59,719 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 52,547 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 52,547 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 42,806 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 32,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,070 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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BD57 XSW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BD57 XSW, 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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BD57 XSW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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