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VYC 247

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,451 mi
Last recorded87,451 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYC 247
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 87,451 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 86,084 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 85,309 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2023 84,003 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 81,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 79,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy uneven wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 79,273 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy uneven wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 76,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 72,266 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,854 miles

rubber cover on parking brake pedal missing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,714 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,583 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 62,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,824 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges,Advise alignment check

Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,237 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,877 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,385 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,538 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 31,594 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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VYC 247 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VYC 247, 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 VYC 247 registered?

VYC 247 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 May 2007.

Is VYC 247 safe to buy?

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