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GBZ 656

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,756 mi
Last recorded138,756 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 656
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 138,756 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 25 Jul 2025 132,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 132,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 125,371 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 117,487 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 109,569 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 97,971 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,492 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 85,087 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 88,746 miles

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

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

Shields and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jun 2018 79,327 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Shields and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 May 2017 69,647 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 62,458 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 54,814 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 47,687 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 38,968 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer + inner edge's

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2012 31,159 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,328 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,311 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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GBZ 656 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GBZ 656, 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 GBZ 656 registered?

GBZ 656 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 May 2007.

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