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GK57 YLC

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,180 mi
Last recorded112,180 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 YLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 112,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 108,866 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 106,160 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 103,656 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 103,656 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 99,867 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 93,089 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 93,051 miles

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

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

Offside 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 insecure and impairing directional stability fouling (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 86,510 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 77,831 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,894 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 71,832 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 71,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,786 miles

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

factory undertrays fitted front and n/s and o/s

Fail 3 Mar 2015 66,786 miles

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

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

factory undertrays fitted front and n/s and o/s

Pass 22 Mar 2014 63,581 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,653 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,053 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres approx 3mm remaining

Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,877 miles

Offside front tyre cracking on tread

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,383 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 36,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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.

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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GK57 YLC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GK57 YLC, 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 GK57 YLC registered?

GK57 YLC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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