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BG07 YVM

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,994 mi
Last recorded121,994 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 YVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 121,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 119,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 119,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,175 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both central pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front evidence of tyre fouling a part of the wheel arch liner however tyre did not foul wheel arch liner at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (245/40R17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front washer jet poor/barely working, however nearside jet provides sufficient washer liquid to clear the windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (245/40R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

onboard message on dash indicates 'check tyres pressures'

Pass 22 Aug 2019 109,344 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone 'a' under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone 'a' under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 109,344 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level stop lamp intermittently inoperative, light intensity severally reduced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone 'a' under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone 'a' under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 104,355 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged obligatory mirror glass distorted/hazy. however there is still an adequate view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone 'a' under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone 'a' under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 99,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 99,568 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 93,274 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 93,274 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 77,615 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,870 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 69,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 59,682 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 44,733 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,733 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,777 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face.

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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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BG07 YVM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG07 YVM, 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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BG07 YVM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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