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BJ09 VWB

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,224 mi
Last recorded161,224 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 161,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe/at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 161,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe/at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 153,739 miles

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

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

bonnet rams weak

front torear undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2021 153,739 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not releasing (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

bonnet rams weak

front torear undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 143,736 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 133,442 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 133,441 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 113,871 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 113,870 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 92,829 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 77,672 miles

Central Rear high level stop light not working

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 77,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed large hole in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 64,139 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge =2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 64,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge =2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 52,239 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on?

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cuts to side wall

Fail 3 Dec 2012 37,714 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cuts to side wall

Pass 20 Dec 2011 27,925 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,915 miles

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

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 VWB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BJ09 VWB, 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 VWB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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