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RF07 SZP

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

187,845 mi
Last recorded187,845 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 SZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 187,845 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt starting to fray

Nearside wiper poor

gearbox exhaust support nearly rusted through

slight corrosion on brake pipe to offside front hose

slight corrosion on nearside front to rear brake pipe

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 20 Jun 2024 187,843 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear seat belt starting to fray

Nearside wiper poor

gearbox exhaust support nearly rusted through

slight corrosion on brake pipe to offside front hose

slight corrosion on nearside front to rear brake pipe

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 26 Sep 2023 187,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 187,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2022 187,544 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brake discs corroded

tyre warning light on

Pass 20 May 2021 185,252 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 183,628 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 182,002 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake foot lever padal rubber missing

Pass 3 Dec 2018 180,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r at the rear end rusty (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake pedal rubber is off

n/s headlight aim left

Pass 1 Dec 2017 164,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle fitted with plastic under trays unable to view all brake pipes and fuel lines.

Fail 1 Dec 2017 164,046 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Control arm. (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle fitted with plastic under trays unable to view all brake pipes and fuel lines.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 145,233 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 145,233 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 125,783 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 101,979 miles

engine oil low

front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Aug 2013 86,826 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 80,998 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 80,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,451 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 76,430 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)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,042 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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RF07 SZP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RF07 SZP, 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 RF07 SZP registered?

RF07 SZP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2007.

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