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YK57 RCN

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,048 mi
Last recorded170,048 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 RCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 170,048 miles

Both rear brake backing plates noisy/corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and lower under covers fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlight aim only just visible on beam tester

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake and parking brake efforts low (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 170,048 miles

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

Both rear brake backing plates noisy/corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and lower under covers fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlight aim only just visible on beam tester

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake and parking brake efforts low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 169,218 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 161,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 161,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 153,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Jan 2023 153,069 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2022 147,073 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Feb 2022 147,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

park brake light illuminated

Pass 19 Feb 2021 142,181 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine and under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2020 140,054 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar linkage dust cover split

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2019 130,040 miles

Engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 118,617 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 107,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2016 94,805 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,571 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 74,638 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 57,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 57,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,151 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 35,228 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)

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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YK57 RCN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YK57 RCN, 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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YK57 RCN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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