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BV56 OGJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,376 mi
Last recorded53,376 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 OGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 53,376 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 47,546 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 47,433 miles

Brake cable insecure park brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,577 miles

EML light on dash

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 45,577 miles

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

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

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

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

EML light on dash

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,502 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 12 Apr 2016 36,502 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 29,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 26,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on dash

Pass 16 Jan 2013 24,138 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,308 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 18,041 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 13,368 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 13,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BV56 OGJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV56 OGJ, 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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What year was BV56 OGJ registered?

BV56 OGJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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