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BG09 XLU

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,879 mi
Last recorded139,879 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 XLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 139,879 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 139,873 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 116,060 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection

n/s/r tyre on legal limit 1.6mm and nail in tread

Fail 14 Sep 2020 115,825 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection

n/s/r tyre on legal limit 1.6mm and nail in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,308 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 93,555 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 63,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low, 3mm in center

Nearside front tyre worn low at edges, also cuts on sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Offside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 33,584 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 33,584 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Mid mounting broken. (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,448 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,150 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,613 miles

n/s/r tyre outter sidewall damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2014 25,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre outter sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,164 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,922 miles

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

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

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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BG09 XLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG09 XLU, 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 BG09 XLU registered?

BG09 XLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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