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B3 YLW

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,014 mi
Last recorded164,014 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 YLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 164,014 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 164,014 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Nearside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2025 161,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 159,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 1.6 mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 159,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly dim compared to nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 May 2023 154,489 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 148,790 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 148,790 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 142,459 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 137,039 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 134,407 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 134,362 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 128,530 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Front brake pads close to warning wires

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

Fail 29 May 2018 128,530 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Front brake pads close to warning wires

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 117,650 miles

nearside front tyre cut outer wall(ok)

rear brake pads low

rear tyres at 3.0mm

Pass 31 May 2016 109,085 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 97,826 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 75,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

Fail 19 May 2014 75,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

Pass 13 May 2013 48,452 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 17,869 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,602 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 17,601 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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B3 YLW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 B3 YLW, 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 B3 YLW registered?

B3 YLW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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