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BJ57 XLK

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

237,996 mi
Last recorded237,996 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 237,996 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 237,996 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 224,175 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 224,173 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2022 202,128 miles

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....

Pass 27 May 2021 197,262 miles

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))

Fail 27 May 2021 197,262 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 183,435 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items.

Pass 9 May 2019 172,622 miles

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))

Fail 9 May 2019 172,622 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2018 164,997 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Pass 26 Apr 2017 148,432 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2016 129,783 miles

Covers fitted unable to check some testable items,

Fail 5 May 2016 129,783 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2015 111,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 111,662 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 93,577 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 75,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 75,938 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,328 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 41,375 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 34,942 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 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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