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MD57 XAR

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,992 mi
Last recorded107,992 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD57 XAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 107,992 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2022 107,992 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2022 107,971 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 105,286 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 100,256 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 100,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 96,998 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 90,216 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 90,216 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,621 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 80,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 72,141 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,958 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 63,954 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,937 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 59,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 57,444 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,674 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 49,674 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 35,616 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,365 miles

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

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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MD57 XAR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MD57 XAR, 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 MD57 XAR registered?

MD57 XAR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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