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BT57 WFJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

135,579 mi
Last recorded135,579 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 WFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 135,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside mounting "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

attention to nearside/offside wing mirror units

imbalance front brakes and with some fluctuation

surface corrosion rear prescribed areas and suspension components

wear front brake disc faces

Fail 12 Oct 2026 135,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside mounting "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

attention to nearside/offside wing mirror units

imbalance front brakes and with some fluctuation

surface corrosion rear prescribed areas and suspension components

wear front brake disc faces

Pass 20 Oct 2025 130,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers engine bay and underside of vehicle

slight dent nearside front inner wheel rim

surface corrosion prescribed areas and suspension components

Fail 20 Oct 2025 130,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working nearside/offside (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers engine bay and underside of vehicle

offside front tyre worn close/damage outer sidewall and nail in treaded area

slight dent nearside front inner wheel rim

surface corrosion prescribed areas and suspension components

Pass 15 Oct 2024 125,148 miles

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

engine/gearbox oil leaks

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

surface corrosion in suspension components and most prescribed areas

Fail 15 Oct 2024 125,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

engine/gearbox oil leaks

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

surface corrosion in suspension components and most prescribed areas

Pass 4 Oct 2023 118,654 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 118,654 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 112,212 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 105,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 105,260 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 101,097 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 101,097 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2019 95,377 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 95,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 89,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 89,328 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 82,604 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear secs of main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,228 miles

rear pads 4-5mm

Fail 14 Aug 2015 66,228 miles

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

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

rear pads 4-5mm

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,396 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 59,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 47,350 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 47,350 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 32,829 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,091 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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BT57 WFJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BT57 WFJ, 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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BT57 WFJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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