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285 MTM

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,657 mi
Last recorded71,657 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration285 MTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 71,657 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 69,231 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 66,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upward facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 63,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 60,034 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2022 60,024 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 55,662 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 50,994 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 45,557 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 45,556 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 42,133 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 37,024 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,944 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 29,780 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,861 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING IN SIDEWALLS AND TREADS

BOTH SETS OF FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 24,604 miles

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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285 MTM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 285 MTM, 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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What year was 285 MTM registered?

285 MTM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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