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PHZ 8199

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,176 mi
Last recorded154,176 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHZ 8199
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 154,176 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 153,671 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 152,790 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 149,611 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 145,049 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken exhaust still supported adequately

Fail 2 Jul 2022 145,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front exhaust bracket broken exhaust still supported adequately

Pass 3 Jul 2021 136,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2020 131,350 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 120,154 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 120,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 114,451 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 114,451 miles

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 111,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 99,425 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres have deep cuts on inner sidewalls

Fail 13 Jun 2016 99,424 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres have deep cuts on inner sidewalls

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,585 miles

Center exhaust bracket bolts corroded

Front exhaust bracket bolts corroded

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 84,585 miles

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

Center exhaust bracket bolts corroded

Front exhaust bracket bolts corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,839 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,487 miles

both nearside tyres worn on edges

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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PHZ 8199 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PHZ 8199, 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 PHZ 8199 registered?

PHZ 8199 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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