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C5 RDS

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,749 mi
Last recorded37,749 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 RDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 37,749 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 37,546 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 37,399 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 37,054 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 36,532 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 36,224 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 35,695 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 35,683 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))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 35,409 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 34,181 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 33,175 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 31,709 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,490 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 18,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,224 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 14,224 miles

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

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

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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C5 RDS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C5 RDS, 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 C5 RDS registered?

C5 RDS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 June 2009.

Is C5 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 RDS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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