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BJ09 TCZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,402 mi
Last recorded125,402 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 TCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2020 125,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,627 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front forward facing track control arm ball joint slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust brackets from gearbox broken welds

Fail 3 Jun 2019 117,552 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front forward facing track control arm ball joint slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust brackets from gearbox broken welds

Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,920 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 106,867 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 97,462 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 84,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyrec cut on inner sidewall no cords + outer edge wear

Pass 2 May 2015 67,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 67,974 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,586 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 62,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,718 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 11 Jun 2013 55,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,153 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL DAMAGE BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS.

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 TCZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TCZ, 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 TCZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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