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A5 BGY

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,279 mi
Last recorded97,279 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 97,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 95,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 94,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 94,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 93,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 93,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 89,794 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 89,794 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 82,168 miles

vehicle has full undertray/sill cover fitted

Fail 6 May 2021 82,164 miles

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

vehicle has full undertray/sill cover fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,448 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 75,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 71,221 miles

Offside Front Brake has slight binding

Pass 18 Jan 2017 65,866 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,592 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 60,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 54,382 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,566 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 31,115 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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A5 BGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A5 BGY, 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 A5 BGY registered?

A5 BGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is A5 BGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 BGY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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