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SY56 WUX

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,924 mi
Last recorded118,924 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 WUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 118,924 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 118,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 114,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 113,287 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))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 113,272 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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 11 Nov 2019 110,134 miles

full undertrays obscuring testable items

Fail 4 Nov 2019 110,133 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

full undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 3 Aug 2018 101,905 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlight Insecure

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Parking Brake % Unbalanced Across An Axle, Nearside Lower Effort

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 101,905 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Horseshoe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlight Insecure

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Parking Brake % Unbalanced Across An Axle, Nearside Lower Effort

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 92,695 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 86,997 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 72,723 miles

t p m s indicates a fault

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,519 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger bracket deteriorated rear

Pass 1 Apr 2013 36,238 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,467 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 35,467 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 29,980 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,820 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 23,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 15,584 miles

ESP warning lamp on

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SY56 WUX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY56 WUX, 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 SY56 WUX registered?

SY56 WUX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 February 2007.

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