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15 KBF

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,240 mi
Last recorded100,240 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 KBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 100,240 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 100,237 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 96,849 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 96,828 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2023 91,591 miles

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs have surface corrosion to inner faces

Pass 4 May 2022 87,854 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,649 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

gearbox pan corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2021 86,648 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested no beam (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

gearbox pan corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 81,172 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 76,984 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 May 2018 76,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush camber arms both sides (2.5.B.2b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Camber arm joint. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Camber arm joint. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 70,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Camber arm joint. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Camber arm joint. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,954 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Apr 2016 60,954 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2015 51,947 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 7 Mar 2015 51,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,480 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 24 Apr 2014 44,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 16 Apr 2013 33,217 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2013 33,217 miles

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)

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,940 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)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outer edge.

n/s/f tyre wall damaged(no cords exposed)

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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15 KBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 66,318 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 15 KBF, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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15 KBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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