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R20 LVS

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,623 mi
Last recorded157,623 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 LVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 157,623 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Nov 2021 149,047 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 139,489 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 139,435 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 130,129 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 130,129 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 118,643 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 118,621 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 109,589 miles

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 101,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,786 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 95,784 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 87,047 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 87,047 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 79,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front bottom balljoint worn replacement advised

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,742 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 69,742 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 69,224 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advise( both front tyres wearing close on edge marginal)

advise( slight play at both front wheels)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,224 miles

advise( both front tyres wearing close on edge marginal)

advise( slight play at both front wheels)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,761 miles

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

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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R20 LVS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R20 LVS, 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 R20 LVS registered?

R20 LVS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is R20 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 LVS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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