2007 MERCEDES CLK2.1L DIESEL

The most recent MOT, dated 6 June 2023, records a PASS at 99 810 mi but also notes two failures on the same day: slight play in the off‑side front wheel bearing and an insecure rear exhaust bracket. Those items were apparently remedied to achieve the pass. A clear pattern emerges across the three‑year MOT record. In 2021 the off‑side front upper suspension arm ball‑joint dust cover was severely deteriorated. In 2022 the near‑side and off‑side lower suspension arm ball‑joints were flagged as excessively worn, and a child‑seat obstruction prevented a full adult‑belt check. In 2023 the wheel bearing on the off‑side front showed slight play. The recurring theme is front‑end suspension and bearing wear, with the exhaust bracket issue appearing only once. The trend is not improving; each year a new front‑end component has been highlighted, suggesting progressive wear rather than a one‑off fault. While the 2023 pass indicates the most recent defects were addressed, the underlying wear on suspension joints and bearings is likely to re‑appear unless the root cause (e.g., alignment, load, or mounting condition) is corrected. Mileage is 99 810 mi on a 2007 model – roughly 5 250 mi per year, which is low for a 19‑year‑old car.