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OY57 VRC

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,747 mi
Last recorded117,747 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 VRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 117,747 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside mirror discoloured but not effecting view

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 115,997 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass heavily discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 111,160 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded at joint and bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))

Dash not functioning

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Mirror housing wobble

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,025 miles

Both mirror housings are slightly loose

Front Coil spring corroded Both slightly under paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 105,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread Cut exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both mirror housings are slightly loose

Front Coil spring corroded Both slightly under paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 101,167 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 95,699 miles

Rear coil springs are slightly corroded at base

Fail 19 Feb 2021 95,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads appear slightly low

Rear coil springs are slightly corroded at base

Pass 18 Feb 2020 91,679 miles

Exhaust system generally corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2020 91,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system generally corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2019 82,328 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre [R]

Pass 17 Feb 2018 72,300 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 65,869 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak front of engine

Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,628 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,277 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 41,080 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,859 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 33,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 28,818 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,876 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 24,876 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,487 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OY57 VRC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OY57 VRC, 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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OY57 VRC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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