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KP57 YJL

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,646 mi
Last recorded167,646 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 YJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 167,646 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of underbody components

Fail 28 Nov 2024 167,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of underbody components

Pass 20 Nov 2023 160,831 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 160,831 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 156,770 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 145,273 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge...slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Fail 18 Jan 2022 144,999 miles

Central Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge heavily scrubbed and breaking through to the underlayers in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge...slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 12 Jan 2021 136,327 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 123,275 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 123,275 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 113,386 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 113,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn m/s front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 103,679 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 103,679 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 94,167 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 86,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

offside front tyre outer edge slight miss shaped

rear brake pads approx 75%worn

Fail 25 Jun 2015 86,095 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

offside front tyre outer edge slight miss shaped

rear brake pads approx 75%worn

Pass 1 Jul 2014 71,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2014 71,897 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,420 miles

unable to carry out full inspection of n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,409 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 26,438 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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KP57 YJL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KP57 YJL, 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 KP57 YJL registered?

KP57 YJL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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