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BJ57 LXV

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,184 mi
Last recorded92,184 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 LXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 92,184 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fluffing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside front arch liner and undertray damaged

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

rear springs very corroded

several areas of corrosion on underside

Fail 4 Jan 2021 92,184 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fluffing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside front arch liner and undertray damaged

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

rear springs very corroded

several areas of corrosion on underside

Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,365 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 83,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 83,248 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 81,401 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 75,598 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 75,595 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 65,528 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2016 65,528 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2015 57,905 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,077 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 52,063 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,568 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 48,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,736 miles

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

splits to inner wall of o/s/front tyre, advise replacement asap.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,538 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 LXV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LXV, 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 LXV registered?

BJ57 LXV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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