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J11 COU

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,927 mi
Last recorded126,927 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 COU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 126,927 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 124,729 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 124,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2025 124,609 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 119,192 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 110,459 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 103,190 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 102,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets partially blocked (3.5 (a))

Central Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety leaking from gearbox sumpan (RUSTED) blowing back onto exhaust possible fire hazard (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove air freshner hanging from mirror

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

Pass 18 May 2021 92,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 83,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 83,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 77,800 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 67,658 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 67,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 58,454 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 49,065 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

small cut exposing cords to offside front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2014 36,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,969 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 30,969 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,772 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 24,455 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 24,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front 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 30 Nov 2010 20,712 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 20,712 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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J11 COU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J11 COU, 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 J11 COU registered?

J11 COU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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