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BJ57 XLD

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,659 mi
Last recorded141,659 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 XLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 141,659 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 132,919 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 122,233 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 122,233 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 111,903 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 102,351 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 93,484 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 84,658 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 77,839 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,280 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 68,280 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 60,477 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 60,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 50,406 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split in centre leaving line on windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,475 miles

CLEAN BRAKES AND HAND BRAKE

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

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

WAX UNDER SIDE

Fail 13 Aug 2015 43,216 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,115 miles

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

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

front brakes need cleaning

Fail 6 Sep 2014 37,979 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 30,702 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,702 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight lip

nearside rear tyre perishing outer wall

Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,799 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 XLD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

BJ57 XLD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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