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TVV 78

2023 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

27,851 mi
Last recorded27,851 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVV 78
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 27,851 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 110,426 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 110,426 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 106,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 103,856 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 103,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 102,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 102,360 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 100,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 100,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 97,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRE'S VERY HEAVILY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 96,481 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 STARTING TO PERISH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 95,392 miles

Exhaust mounting defective One mounting corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged, cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged, cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 94,326 miles

exhaust centre hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 14 Aug 2017 94,326 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust centre hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 16 Aug 2016 92,431 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 92,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 86,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,884 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,132 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,073 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,363 miles

rear tyres differ in size to front

Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,858 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 28,858 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2007 16,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Small cut on outer side wall o/s/r tyre

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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TVV 78 is a 2023 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TVV 78, 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 3 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TVV 78 is a 2023 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2023.

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