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BK09 GHN

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,128 mi
Last recorded96,128 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 GHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 96,128 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 92,936 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp poor dipped beam pattern

Fail 5 Sep 2025 92,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside headlamp poor dipped beam pattern

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 90,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,930 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 86,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 82,401 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 79,739 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 77,588 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 77,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Outer pad not attached to its backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,990 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 66,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2017 59,952 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 59,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 51,470 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 51,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,293 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,387 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 29,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 19,597 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,703 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 14,787 miles

Nearside 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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BK09 GHN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK09 GHN, 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 BK09 GHN registered?

BK09 GHN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2009.

Is BK09 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK09 GHN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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