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AK09 WHL

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,623 mi
Last recorded174,623 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 WHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 174,623 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 174,623 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 170,198 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 170,198 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 163,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 163,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 156,093 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 156,093 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 146,176 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Mar 2021 146,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2020 130,345 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2020 130,343 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Undertray insecure to lower bumper (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 109,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (above the fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 6 Apr 2018 90,828 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

gear box exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 90,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner as markerd (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked all round tyre deep cuts splits inner edge bald (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine covers under trays fitted

gear box exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,922 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,416 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres zero tread inner edges ..

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK09 WHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK09 WHL, 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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AK09 WHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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