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BF09 OJZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,741 mi
Last recorded137,741 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 OJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 137,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 133,797 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bonnet struts weak

drivers seat cant be tilted

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2024 128,721 miles

Nearside Front 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 Lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 128,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 Lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 122,424 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

bonnet struts weak

Fail 18 Aug 2023 122,423 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

bonnet struts weak

Pass 14 Sep 2022 115,429 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover/undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2022 115,403 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover/undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 107,347 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine cover/undertray and plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2021 107,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine cover/undertray and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 102,540 miles

gearbox oil leaks

rear exhaust clamp broken

tyres wearing low

wipers poor

Fail 12 Sep 2020 102,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gearbox oil leaks

rear exhaust clamp broken

tyres wearing low

wipers poor

Pass 6 Sep 2019 97,387 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2019 97,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2018 90,320 miles

front pads obscured by calipers

Fail 1 Sep 2018 90,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb located wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front pads obscured by calipers

n/s/f tyre worn outer tread

Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

offside front tyre wear on edges

Fail 31 Aug 2017 81,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre wear on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,683 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,408 miles

Nearside Front tyre 0mm outer edge

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 53,408 miles

Nearside Front tyre 0mm outer edge

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 42,805 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 42,805 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,229 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,891 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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BF09 OJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF09 OJZ, 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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BF09 OJZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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