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CF55 HOW

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,249 mi
Last recorded143,249 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 HOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 143,249 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 141,812 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 141,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 140,581 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 140,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 138,133 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 134,000 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 134,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 129,564 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 129,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 116,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 116,102 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 107,684 miles

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

Nearside parking brake effort low effort

Pass 21 Jan 2016 98,573 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 86,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2015 86,544 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2014 77,461 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,851 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 64,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,826 miles

suspect brake pads weaing ow all round

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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CF55 HOW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CF55 HOW, 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 CF55 HOW registered?

CF55 HOW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2009.

Is CF55 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF55 HOW shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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