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BL56 XAU

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,257 mi
Last recorded183,257 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 XAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 183,257 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 168,274 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS+OS (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 149,976 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 135,475 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 134,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 120,934 miles

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Pass 29 Mar 2014 111,980 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 111,895 miles

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

nearside front (rear) Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (MARGINAL PASS)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 106,511 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front lower rear suspension arm ball joint has play (marginal pass)

offside front lower rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play

offside front trackrod has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2012 97,097 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 83,597 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 62,621 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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BL56 XAU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL56 XAU, 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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BL56 XAU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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