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KJ57 OPA

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,819 mi
Last recorded155,819 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 OPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 155,819 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 148,063 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 140,335 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 140,333 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 133,470 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 125,796 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 120,446 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack inner joint slight play

Fail 20 Nov 2020 120,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack inner joint slight play

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 117,206 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Fail 26 Nov 2019 117,205 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake flexible hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 107,088 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front & rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,276 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both n/s/road wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak from rear of engine ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 86,760 miles

Both front tyres edged off on outside of treads

Oil level on minimum mark

Slight oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 21 Nov 2016 86,753 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Ball joint facing upwards (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres edged off on outside of treads

Oil level on minimum mark

Slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 2 Dec 2015 70,979 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,462 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 58,462 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,056 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,096 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 26,939 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 26,939 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,753 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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KJ57 OPA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KJ57 OPA, 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 KJ57 OPA registered?

KJ57 OPA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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