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OV07 VLA

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,917 mi
Last recorded146,917 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 VLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 146,917 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 137,283 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Jun 2015 121,832 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 121,832 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 108,124 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 100,455 miles

unable to fully inspect underbody due to inspection covers

Fail 4 May 2013 99,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 May 2012 84,152 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 72,879 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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OV07 VLA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV07 VLA, 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 OV07 VLA registered?

OV07 VLA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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