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KU07 JLM

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,808 mi
Last recorded125,808 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU07 JLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 125,808 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 125,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 107,972 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2024 107,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2023 105,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play steering arm inner joint ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH rear brake hoses deteriorating/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 105,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play steering arm inner joint ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH rear brake hoses deteriorating/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 100,265 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 97,814 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 97,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,442 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 78,769 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,614 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,275 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,483 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,046 miles

nearside bottom ball joint gaiter split

Fail 17 Jan 2012 33,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside bottom ball joint gaiter split

Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,751 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KU07 JLM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KU07 JLM, 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 KU07 JLM registered?

KU07 JLM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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