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EJ57 LHU

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,942 mi
Last recorded136,942 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 LHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 136,942 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 136,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 136,920 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front underwing guard damaged

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 130,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 118,712 miles

Nearside Front side wall damaged - taken dot code off tyre

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 118,712 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side wall damaged - taken dot code off tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 112,470 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 112,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement strut rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 98,352 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 98,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015
Pass 26 Jun 2014 85,530 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,818 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 80,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 71,868 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 61,623 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Nearside front arch liner broken

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 45,521 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 45,519 miles

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

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

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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EJ57 LHU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EJ57 LHU, 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 EJ57 LHU registered?

EJ57 LHU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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