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PL57 VDV

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,019 mi
Last recorded89,019 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 VDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 89,019 miles

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

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 85,240 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s into flexys (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Fail 20 Mar 2025 85,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o./s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s into flexys (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Pass 12 Mar 2024 81,311 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder

Rear tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn to wear bars

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Fail 12 Mar 2024 81,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder

Rear tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn to wear bars

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Fail 6 Mar 2024 81,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 74,442 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 64,208 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 64,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 56,607 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 48,793 miles

Offside Rear osr registration bulb not working

Pass 5 Dec 2018 38,889 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 33,289 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 33,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 20,397 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 16,480 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,998 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 13,292 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 11,168 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 9,542 miles

n/s front tyre has damage to sidewall

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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PL57 VDV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL57 VDV, 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 PL57 VDV registered?

PL57 VDV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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