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GV57 FZA

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,804 mi
Last recorded102,804 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 FZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 102,804 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 102,804 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 97,040 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 97,040 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 93,698 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 93,698 miles

Exhaust system insecure bolts and bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,031 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 91,031 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 86,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 86,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 84,085 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 84,085 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 81,079 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,056 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 70,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see bottom of rear springs

Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,709 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,174 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f fog lamp glass damage

rubber strap off rear box (prs)

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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GV57 FZA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV57 FZA, 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 GV57 FZA registered?

GV57 FZA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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