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BT09 ETZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,201 mi
Last recorded155,201 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 ETZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 155,201 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 152,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 149,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 144,233 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 136,624 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 136,624 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 123,552 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 108,776 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 108,774 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,899 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 84,121 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 73,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Oct 2016 73,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,759 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 47,011 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 18,389 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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BT09 ETZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT09 ETZ, 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 BT09 ETZ registered?

BT09 ETZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is BT09 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT09 ETZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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