MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted....
Covers fitted unable to check some testable items,
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides, (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to rear flex hoses, (1.1.11 (c))
Covers fitted unable to check some testable items,
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Front Position lamp not working Both sides, (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides, (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to rear flex hoses, (1.1.11 (c))
Covers fitted unable to test some testable items.
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into Rear Box, (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes,Both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Corroded, (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into Rear Box, (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes,Both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Corroded, (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both, (5.2.3 (e))
Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,
Covers fitted unable to test some testable items
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Covers fitted unable to check some testable items,
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad wear light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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BJ57 XLK 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 68.2%.
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 XLK, 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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BJ57 XLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2007.
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