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S1 GRU

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,424 mi
Last recorded102,424 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 GRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 102,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2026 102,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 102,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 102,339 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 102,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2023 97,890 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 95,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear noise from handbrake when in brake rollers

Fail 14 Nov 2022 95,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear noise from handbrake when in brake rollers

Pass 17 Nov 2021 90,561 miles

Front Unable fully inspect brake pads

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2021 90,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Unable fully inspect brake pads

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 82,685 miles

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

tested wet

Fail 27 Oct 2020 82,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

tested wet

Pass 29 Oct 2019 77,841 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 77,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement

Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,193 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Show plates on passenger seat

Under tray and/or sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle under side

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,978 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 52,069 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 52,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 41,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 41,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 32,408 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,145 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 31,090 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside front tyre has cuts to side wall

Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 12,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 12,551 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 4,940 miles

front tyres showing wear on outer edges

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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S1 GRU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S1 GRU, 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 S1 GRU registered?

S1 GRU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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