MOT Status
ValidMileage
144,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BANANA ARM BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside parking brake low effort
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside parking brake low effort
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central exhaust hanger corroded through and missing
Nearside parking brake performance low
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
brake fluid discoloured
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central exhaust hanger corroded through and missing
Nearside parking brake performance low
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
brake fluid discoloured
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EU56 VKJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 EU56 VKJ, 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 EU56 VKJ registered?
EU56 VKJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2007.
Is EU56 VKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for EU56 VKJ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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