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YX57 SBU

2007 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,681 mi
Last recorded129,681 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk71,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 SBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 129,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tie rod has slight play

rear pads wearing low

Fail 30 Oct 2024 129,640 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tie rod has slight play

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge- change soon

rear pads wearing low

Pass 27 Nov 2023 118,948 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

both rear brake pipes corroded

undertray poor

Fail 18 Nov 2023 118,744 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint has play(rear arm on front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

both rear brake pipes corroded

undertray poor

Pass 24 Nov 2022 108,661 miles

both front tyres low- cracks all round- change soon 225/40/18

both rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2022 108,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres low- cracks all round- change soon 225/40/18

both rear brake pipes corroded

front pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2021 102,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 96,592 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 80,357 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,930 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection and front brake disc slightly worn and pitted both sides

Fail 5 Feb 2019 66,930 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection and front brake disc slightly worn and pitted both sides

Pass 17 Feb 2018 64,563 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 58,403 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 53,538 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,144 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,416 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 33,057 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,915 miles

Front brake discs are pitted and worn

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 29,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front brake discs are pitted and worn

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)

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

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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YX57 SBU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YX57 SBU, 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 YX57 SBU registered?

YX57 SBU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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