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SM56 XRC

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,274 mi
Last recorded107,274 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 XRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 107,274 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 103,057 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 99,091 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 96,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 94,189 miles

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 23 Nov 2020 92,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 92,067 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,700 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 84,700 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 70,979 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,878 miles

Nearside Front worn outer edge

perishing/cracking to both front tyres

Pass 11 May 2016 52,638 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 52,638 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 48,865 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 45,321 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,864 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 39,760 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2012 36,891 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 29,164 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2011 29,164 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 18,503 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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SM56 XRC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM56 XRC, 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 SM56 XRC registered?

SM56 XRC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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