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EJ07 VGZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,763 mi
Last recorded86,763 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 VGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 86,763 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 86,763 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 74,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 69,512 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 69,511 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 61,387 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 61,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 48,263 miles

n/s/f tyre gouge in the outer sidewall

Fail 28 Jul 2016 48,248 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre gouge in the outer sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,085 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,997 miles

2x both front tyres cracking no cords exsposed

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,660 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,245 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 33,234 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 12 Aug 2011 31,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,560 miles

unable to check all steering /suspension /brake components due to covers fitted

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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EJ07 VGZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ07 VGZ, 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 EJ07 VGZ registered?

EJ07 VGZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 August 2007.

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The MOT history for EJ07 VGZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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