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GL56 UBZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

222,455 mi
Last recorded222,455 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 UBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 222,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 357,060 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 216,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 216,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 216,752 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 216,749 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 216,269 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2020 215,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear park brake low on effort

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2019 213,476 miles

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

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

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2018 211,346 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2017 208,490 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 208,490 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 203,444 miles

REAR PADS 3-4MM

Pass 17 Jul 2015 199,810 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 185,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 168,367 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 157,322 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 148,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 129,702 miles

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 29 Oct 2010 129,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2009 92,425 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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GL56 UBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GL56 UBZ, 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 GL56 UBZ registered?

GL56 UBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2007.

Is GL56 UBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 UBZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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