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KW56 BVK

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,430 mi
Last recorded111,430 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 BVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 111,430 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 110,841 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 17 May 2024 110,832 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 109,358 miles

Both headlights image poor

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror defective

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre low on tread, worn out on inner edge and multiple big cuts on inner sidewall

Fail 30 Mar 2023 109,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both headlights image poor

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror defective

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre low on tread, worn out on inner edge and multiple big cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2022 106,340 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 104,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 103,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 103,143 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 98,258 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 88,776 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 88,771 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2017 80,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,302 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 66,477 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,858 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 63,858 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,465 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 57,462 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,742 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 48,740 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,135 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 32,308 miles

unable to inspect brake linings

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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KW56 BVK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KW56 BVK, 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 KW56 BVK registered?

KW56 BVK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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