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BV57 ZKA

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,217 mi
Last recorded85,217 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 ZKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 85,217 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and centre hangers snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre exhaust securing bolts heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside mirror slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 79,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 79,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 75,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 75,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,484 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 67,481 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,824 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 58,824 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine lamp on

Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,841 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning lap on

Fail 11 Jul 2016 52,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning lap on

Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,761 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 in parts (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sills coverd

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2015 48,761 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 in parts (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sills coverd

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,305 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 42,146 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 38,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 31,843 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 24,526 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 18,262 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 18,262 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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BV57 ZKA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV57 ZKA, 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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BV57 ZKA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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