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LX57 VEL

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,107 mi
Last recorded131,107 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 VEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 131,107 miles

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 24 Jan 2022 130,744 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad warning light on during test.

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also has some lipping to edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also has some lipping to edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 114,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead has some minor damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 16 Nov 2020 114,109 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead has some minor damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 91,447 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 90,863 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,916 miles

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

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under trays so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 65,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under trays so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 18 May 2017 49,325 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 49,301 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,863 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 46,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,437 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 40,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 34,725 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 34,722 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,842 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,331 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,593 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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LX57 VEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LX57 VEL, 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 LX57 VEL registered?

LX57 VEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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