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HK57 VZU

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,005 mi
Last recorded124,005 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 VZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 124,005 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 124,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 119,909 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 117,537 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 117,476 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 117,180 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 117,022 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward Control Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 113,306 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 113,282 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All brake discs covered in surface corrosion

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 113,272 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 113,232 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 113,232 miles

Brake performance not tested coolant pipe blown off (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested coolant pipe blown off (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 113,215 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage deformed steering shaft bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Front foglamps n/w

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 113,179 miles

front end damage

Fail 28 Aug 2018 113,172 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front end damage

Pass 4 Jan 2017 98,021 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both need replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 87,467 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,445 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 53,446 miles

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)

front brake pads wearing a little low but not on limits

Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,336 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 38,266 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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HK57 VZU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HK57 VZU, 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 HK57 VZU registered?

HK57 VZU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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