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SB56 VPM

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,380 mi
Last recorded189,380 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 VPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 189,380 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 177,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 177,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 165,768 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front (front/angled arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now - bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear sub-frame

Fail 24 Sep 2022 165,574 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim - marked in yellow (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front (front/angled arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now - bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear sub-frame

Pass 1 Oct 2021 153,806 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 153,806 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 143,244 miles

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

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

bulb warning on but no bulbs out

Pass 30 Sep 2019 135,783 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 125,127 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 119,548 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 119,046 miles

eml light on

Pass 19 Jan 2015 118,339 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 116,990 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 116,988 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 116,045 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 106,978 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 106,978 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 97,219 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 132,545 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic covers fitted to under side of vehicle

slight side wall damage to both front tyres

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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SB56 VPM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB56 VPM, 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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SB56 VPM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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