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RV07 PHO

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,158 mi
Last recorded153,158 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 PHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 153,158 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 11 Dec 2023 148,622 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front roll bar mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front steering arm inner joints worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 145,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 128,164 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 128,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 124,846 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 124,846 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 108,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 May 2018 108,788 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 94,630 miles

Boot handle inop

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Camber (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight oil leak around high pressure fuel pump

Fail 20 Mar 2017 94,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Boot handle inop

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Camber (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight oil leak around high pressure fuel pump

Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,506 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 72,170 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Poly V belt badly split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,894 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 61,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,959 miles

Condensation in o/s/f mirror repeater

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Small cut o/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 27 Mar 2013 49,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Condensation in o/s/f mirror repeater

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Small cut o/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 29 Mar 2012 35,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,610 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,084 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 23,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,549 miles

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

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

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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RV07 PHO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RV07 PHO, 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 RV07 PHO registered?

RV07 PHO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is RV07 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV07 PHO shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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