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LJ07 UFW

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,784 mi
Last recorded110,784 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 UFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 110,784 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2026 110,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front front discs heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 108,384 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 19 Mar 2025 108,384 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted caliper pin. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2024 106,025 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 100,262 miles

Rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Fail 24 Feb 2023 100,262 miles

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

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

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

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 Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear tyres down to 2mm.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 91,902 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 85,966 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 85,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured in 2 places on inner rim. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 81,129 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 81,048 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,068 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre - cut in sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,624 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 72,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 67,816 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 67,816 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/b n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,844 miles

Front Brake pads low

Front registration plate delaminating

Park Brake offside lower effort than nearside (Possible adjustment required)

Rear Brake Pads Low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Cut In Outer Side Wall

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,261 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 40,170 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 40,169 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LJ07 UFW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ07 UFW, 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 LJ07 UFW registered?

LJ07 UFW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 August 2007.

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