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DG09 YCN

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,467 mi
Last recorded159,467 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 YCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 159,467 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 155,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 155,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2022 142,677 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 129,284 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 126,497 miles

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

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Dec 2020 126,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d cup (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d cup (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Dec 2019 109,943 miles

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

both front tyres outer side walls damaged

nearside front inner anti roll bar D bush worn

offside front inner anti roll bar D bush worn

Fail 9 Dec 2019 109,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres outer side walls damaged

nearside front inner anti roll bar D bush worn

offside front inner anti roll bar D bush worn

Pass 13 Dec 2018 99,218 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 99,218 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))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,017 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage and perished

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damage and perished

Fail 17 Apr 2018 94,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage and perished

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damage and perished

Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,394 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 83,244 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,511 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,482 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 54,270 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 45,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 45,229 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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DG09 YCN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG09 YCN, 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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DG09 YCN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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