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SJ57 FJY

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,601 mi
Last recorded124,601 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 FJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 124,601 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 124,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front nearside and offside / rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened central sway bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 122,982 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear central sway bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside and offside brake back plates corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside exposed areas (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 122,982 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear central sway bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside and offside brake back plates corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside exposed areas (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 120,561 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 120,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 118,001 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 118,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 114,785 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 114,785 miles

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 104,210 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 104,207 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,193 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 78,733 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,667 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 55,160 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 45,333 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 45,085 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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SJ57 FJY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJ57 FJY, 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 SJ57 FJY registered?

SJ57 FJY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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