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AY09 XWE

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,910 mi
Last recorded84,910 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 84,910 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 84,844 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 83,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 76,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 71,667 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 66,100 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 57,663 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 43,919 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint fixings corroded but secure

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 14 May 2018 42,270 miles

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

NSF tyre has cuts on sidwall

OSF tyre has a grove on the insde wall (driver flat)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 40,810 miles

advise front screen chipped

Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,099 miles

advise front screen chipped

Fail 13 Apr 2016 39,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise front screen chipped

advise near side front tyre outer side wall damaged but still legal

Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,966 miles

advise both rear tyres,tread wearing low

advise near side front tyre,outer side wall damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped

Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,391 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped

Fail 2 Apr 2013 32,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped

advise front tyres perishing

advise parking brake requires some adjustment

Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped

Fail 4 Apr 2012 29,795 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped

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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AY09 XWE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY09 XWE, 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 AY09 XWE registered?

AY09 XWE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is AY09 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 XWE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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