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C14 BYS

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

105,028 mi
Last recorded105,028 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 BYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 105,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Feb 2025 102,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 102,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (255/35r18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both connector to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 97,822 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 92,817 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 84,516 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 77,668 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 71,657 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 71,645 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 69,132 miles

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

2/ front inner brake pads becoming worn

3/ front brake discs becoming distorted

Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,494 miles

1.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test 2.under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test 3.rear tyres wearing low on inside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2016 62,139 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,459 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,894 miles

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 23 May 2013 42,941 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 39,099 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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C14 BYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C14 BYS, 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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C14 BYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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