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5531 DD

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,475 mi
Last recorded70,475 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5531 DD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 70,475 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walll (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 70,475 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walll (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 67,709 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts/both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp internal reflector worn (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts/both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside inner & outer rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle tested wet

high level stop light not working

oil leak (sump area)

Pass 12 Oct 2023 65,734 miles

3 FaULT CODES RECORDED

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

Offside Front HEAD LAMP_ IMAGE POOR

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 65,734 miles

3 FaULT CODES RECORDED

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

Offside Front HEAD LAMP_ IMAGE POOR

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 64,043 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 64,024 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 62,419 miles

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

Nearside 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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,945 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 59,635 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 59,624 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 57,164 miles

alloy and steel arm bushes cracking

front and rear springs corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 57,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

alloy and steel arm bushes cracking

front and rear springs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,599 miles

Handbrake release lever loose

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

Offside Front Tyre tread worn inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2017 54,599 miles

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

Handbrake release lever loose

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread worn inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2017 54,593 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

handbrake release loose

child seat fitted

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,024 miles

child seat fitted

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 46,361 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 38,827 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,849 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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5531 DD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 5531 DD, 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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5531 DD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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