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C9 SJS

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

120,538 mi
Last recorded120,538 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 SJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 120,538 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box blowing exhaust flange badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 120,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension locking device ineffective top shock absorber nut and bolt to hub (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box blowing exhaust flange badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 117,810 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall rubber cut away no chords showing

all rear suspension arms component's very rusty corroded

all rear suspension bushes in general badly perishing deteriating

Fail 19 Mar 2025 117,810 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall rubber cut away no chords showing

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

all rear suspension arms component's very rusty corroded

all rear suspension bushes in general badly perishing deteriating

Pass 22 Mar 2024 115,262 miles

Rear both sides rear brake efficiencies slightly poor

Fail 22 Mar 2024 115,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides having tree droppings blocking screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear both sides rear brake efficiencies slightly poor

Pass 23 Mar 2023 112,836 miles

centre section exhaust very corroded getting weak

Fail 23 Mar 2023 112,836 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre section exhaust very corroded getting weak

Pass 22 Mar 2022 109,849 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2022 109,849 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 108,416 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 108,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bonded bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached fixing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 107,449 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 107,449 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 100,843 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,450 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 92,923 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 May 2017 92,923 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 91,595 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,965 miles

front discs badly worn

front wipers poor

nsf wheel buckled

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Mar 2015 85,963 miles

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

front discs badly worn

front wipers poor

nsf wheel buckled

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,651 miles

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

centre rear exhaust mount missing, but exhaust secure.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 81,651 miles

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

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

centre rear exhaust mount missing, but exhaust secure.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,428 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 56,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Screw in nearside front tyre

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,772 miles

Screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,595 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 45,363 miles

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)

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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C9 SJS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 C9 SJS, 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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C9 SJS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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