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YB57 LCU

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,421 mi
Last recorded119,421 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 LCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 119,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 108,796 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 99,093 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 99,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 93,938 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight bind in r/n/s brake

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2016 83,336 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 83,336 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed no tread remaining (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,820 miles

both rear tyres close to limit 245/40r17

front brake discs worn

os/f tyre wear uneven

os/r brake light slightly dim

tpm warning on

wipers smear slightly

Fail 1 Oct 2015 70,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres close to limit 245/40r17

front brake discs worn

ns/r jacking plug missing

os/f tyre wear uneven

os/r brake light slightly dim

tpm warning on

wipers smear slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 60,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 49,868 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 47,148 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,923 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,653 miles

front tyres on/close to legal limit, wheel alignment issue

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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YB57 LCU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YB57 LCU, 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 YB57 LCU registered?

YB57 LCU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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