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BAZ 1444

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,496 mi
Last recorded143,496 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 1444
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 143,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 142,619 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 142,619 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 141,721 miles

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

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

Central parking brake leaver is slightly loss

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under the car is slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 138,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 135,309 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 135,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn towards front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn towards front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 128,729 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 128,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 116,255 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 116,255 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 107,291 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Aug 2017 107,092 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,596 miles

engine and full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,773 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 83,773 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,882 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,082 miles

front brake pads look low

front discs corroded on edges

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

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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BAZ 1444 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BAZ 1444, 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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BAZ 1444 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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