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FV07 VDT

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

148,576 mi
Last recorded148,576 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 VDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 148,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 147,133 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 141,173 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 141,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 136,530 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat does not tilt forward

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 136,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat does not tilt forward

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

engine oil is low

Pass 24 Mar 2022 129,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 129,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 124,062 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 124,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 121,499 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 121,451 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 109,132 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 109,127 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 99,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2018 99,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 95,286 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 95,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 95,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,986 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,902 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust centre silencer mounting broken and missing

Slight noise from nearside parking brake when applied

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 72,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil dipstic missing

Fail 4 Jan 2013 60,687 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,687 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,573 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 49,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 36,834 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 36,834 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,349 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 34,322 miles

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

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

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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FV07 VDT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 FV07 VDT, 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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FV07 VDT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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