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BJ57 XLM

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,208 mi
Last recorded137,208 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 XLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 137,208 miles

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

SILL KIT FITTED

Pass 1 Sep 2025 131,394 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 128,942 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output images deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear hand brake requirements only just met

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 28 Jun 2023 128,732 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 128,671 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 128,097 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 127,412 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear wishbone as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear wishbone as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 125,810 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 124,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 111,961 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 111,959 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,198 miles

255 35 18

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 98,187 miles

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

255 35 18

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 85,955 miles

engine covers fitted

hand brake only just passed at 16%,,may require adjustment/investigation

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,726 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 72,726 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,093 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,463 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 45,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,981 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 XLM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLM, 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 XLM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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