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HY57 XYJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,024 mi
Last recorded149,024 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 XYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2026 149,024 miles

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

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 147,149 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2025 147,143 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 144,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged and wear edges & cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2024 144,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged and wear edges & cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2023 140,672 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2023 140,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 136,061 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 136,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2021 132,655 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 132,649 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 130,703 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2020 130,697 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 124,869 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 124,863 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords showing inner edge ,nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 118,136 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 113,778 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 108,518 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 108,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint that go in bottem of hub (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 101,469 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

offside front tyre inner and outer edges of central 3/4 treaded area are devoid of tread

Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,155 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,035 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,871 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 60,451 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,878 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2010 51,877 miles

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

Oil leak

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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HY57 XYJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HY57 XYJ, 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 HY57 XYJ registered?

HY57 XYJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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