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OV57 VFE

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,008 mi
Last recorded97,008 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 VFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 97,008 miles

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

Parking brake requirements only just met

Fail 23 Jan 2026 96,977 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 6 Feb 2025 90,438 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 90,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 76,243 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 76,229 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 63,741 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 63,738 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,887 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 53,004 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 51,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 49,244 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,599 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 46,599 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 44,349 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,463 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)

Pass 14 May 2015 35,160 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,955 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 27,871 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 23,119 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 19,643 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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OV57 VFE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OV57 VFE, 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 OV57 VFE registered?

OV57 VFE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is OV57 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV57 VFE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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