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RB51 BAD

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,457 mi
Last recorded148,457 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB51 BAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 148,457 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 143,097 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Front lower arm bushes deteriorated.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear inner CV boot deteriorated.

Fail 26 Mar 2020 143,097 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Front lower arm bushes deteriorated.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear inner CV boot deteriorated.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 137,765 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 134,178 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 134,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 132,406 miles

All tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,863 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 113,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 104,220 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 104,217 miles

Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 93,980 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 86,591 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 86,591 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,792 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 85,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,025 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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RB51 BAD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RB51 BAD, 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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RB51 BAD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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