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BJ09 XWS

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,854 mi
Last recorded120,854 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 XWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 120,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet struts weak

os beam image weak

Fail 12 Sep 2026 120,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet struts weak

Pass 12 Sep 2025 114,510 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

needs new front brake pads pin kit

Pass 12 Sep 2024 102,391 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel on limit only just met requirements

Pass 15 Sep 2023 89,673 miles

ball joint covers poor

front pads on limit

nsf tyre damaged side wall

nsr tyre damaged on side wall

rear pads getting low

Fail 15 Sep 2023 89,673 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

ball joint covers poor

front pads on limit

nsf tyre damaged side wall

nsr tyre damaged on side wall

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,688 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 82,688 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 75,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 75,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 70,688 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Under-tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-tray fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2018 64,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under-tray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2016 50,503 miles

Park Brake Efficiency 16%

Pass 22 May 2015 45,684 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 41,396 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 41,396 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 38,260 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged no cord exposed

nail in n/s/r

Pass 21 May 2012 33,800 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 XWS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 XWS, 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 BJ09 XWS registered?

BJ09 XWS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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