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BJ09 HLA

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,723 mi
Last recorded37,723 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 HLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 37,723 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody where visible around plastic undertrays (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing lower where attached to chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded

gearbox sump badly corroded

rear wheel arches corroded but not sharp

Fail 4 Jul 2025 37,696 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody where visible around plastic undertrays (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing lower where attached to chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded

gearbox sump badly corroded

rear wheel arches corroded but not sharp

Pass 22 Jul 2024 37,320 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2023 36,820 miles

slight surface rusting to all 4 brake discs

Fail 19 Jul 2023 36,820 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray insecure refit (8.1.1 (b) (i))

slight surface rusting to all 4 brake discs

Pass 4 Jul 2022 36,054 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 35,288 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 35,231 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 34,553 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 34,540 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,099 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 34,077 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 33,563 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s n/s rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 33,563 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose refit (3.3.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s n/s rears (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 32,943 miles

Inner edges of both brake discs scored

Pass 11 May 2016 32,312 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 31,510 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 30,701 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 29,789 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 28,985 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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BJ09 HLA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ09 HLA, 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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BJ09 HLA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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