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VGZ 8452

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,338 mi
Last recorded156,338 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGZ 8452
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 156,338 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 151,296 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 147,537 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 osr / nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 139,677 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 129,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 129,344 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S Lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt As marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt As marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rear section over axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 126,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 124,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 122,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,424 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 115,227 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 98,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal spungy advice brake check

Fail 10 Mar 2015 80,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 59,627 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 51,438 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 37,938 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)

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall. no cords exposed

Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,174 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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VGZ 8452 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VGZ 8452, 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 VGZ 8452 registered?

VGZ 8452 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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