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BJ57 LVM

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,482 mi
Last recorded140,482 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 LVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 140,482 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 130,754 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 118,502 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 118,502 miles

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

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 108,889 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 108,796 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2021 108,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 105,029 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 100,276 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 100,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 94,183 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 88,372 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nsf tyre sidewall damage

Fail 2 Jan 2018 88,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre sidewall damage

Pass 5 Dec 2016 82,950 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 82,950 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,617 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,115 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 72,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,572 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,812 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 39,789 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 31,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,419 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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BJ57 LVM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ57 LVM, 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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What year was BJ57 LVM registered?

BJ57 LVM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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