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MV57 FTY

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

190,031 mi
Last recorded190,031 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 FTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 190,031 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 190,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 175,902 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 175,902 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Broken in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 175,885 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Washer bottle pump (4.11 (c) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fog lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 146,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 140,041 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 140,041 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 125,360 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 125,359 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play Both (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 112,364 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 107,727 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 107,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 97,228 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 79,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 79,347 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,709 miles

Front tyres worn unevenly inside edges

Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,110 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 29,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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MV57 FTY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MV57 FTY, 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 MV57 FTY registered?

MV57 FTY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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