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DG57 FCX

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,565 mi
Last recorded158,565 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 FCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2023 158,565 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front upper arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both front wing mirrors do not securely stay in the full open position

Front glow plug pig tail warning light on

Front injector seal leaking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on the inside edge DEVID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 9 Feb 2022 148,093 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 148,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord sshowing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 138,230 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 138,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 137,828 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 137,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 131,894 miles

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

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle heavily under-sealed

Fail 27 Dec 2018 131,894 miles

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

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle heavily under-sealed

Pass 29 Dec 2017 128,452 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Dec 2017 128,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2016 122,019 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2015 119,100 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2014 109,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer wall but not deep enough to expose internal cords.

Pass 9 Nov 2013 101,812 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 94,374 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 83,935 miles

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

nearside wiper smeary

Pass 19 Nov 2010 73,781 miles

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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DG57 FCX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG57 FCX, 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 DG57 FCX registered?

DG57 FCX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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