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EL57 JEF

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

32,708 mi
Last recorded32,708 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL57 JEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 32,708 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 32,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 30,126 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 29,693 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 29,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 28,901 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 28,901 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working dipped beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 27,363 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 24,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 21,068 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 21,068 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 19,738 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 18,969 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 16,337 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 12,395 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 10,372 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 7,120 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 5,632 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 4,766 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 4,766 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 3,271 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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EL57 JEF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EL57 JEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EL57 JEF registered?

EL57 JEF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 October 2007.

Is EL57 JEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL57 JEF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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