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RK57 YKE

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

99,489 mi
Last recorded99,489 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 YKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 99,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 99,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 97,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 97,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 94,159 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 94,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 89,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface both sides excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, required polishing to get an acceptable beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,388 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 85,385 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear very low requires attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 79,641 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 79,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge and perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2019 67,687 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 67,686 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,638 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. Advise attention.245/40ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,110 miles

Rear Both rear tyres have cracking on inner and outer sidewalls but not exposing cords

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 54,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Both rear tyres have cracking on inner and outer sidewalls but not exposing cords

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 50,875 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 48,438 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 48,437 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 54,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cut close to cords

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cut close to cords

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 38,632 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,249 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,548 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 33,037 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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RK57 YKE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RK57 YKE, 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 RK57 YKE registered?

RK57 YKE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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