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MK57 YLV

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,033 mi
Last recorded109,033 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 YLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 109,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2026 109,033 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 106,715 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 103,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 102,990 miles

Windscreen washer not working no noise from pump (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 96,496 miles

Central Rear Upper central stop light only half working

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear twin brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 91,820 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

under covers making inspection difficult

Fail 8 Aug 2022 91,819 miles

Registration plate incorrect front and rear plate spacing (0.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under covers making inspection difficult

Pass 10 Aug 2021 84,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 84,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective N/s front and centre mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 77,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 x 17 W95 (5.2.3 (e))

center stop light few leds out

undercovers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,714 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 70,612 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,802 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 63,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,237 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 59,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,348 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 56,348 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,016 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,233 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 46,233 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,131 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,106 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 7,867 miles

Impact damage to both front wheels and tyres

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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MK57 YLV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MK57 YLV, 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 MK57 YLV registered?

MK57 YLV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is MK57 YLV safe to buy?

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