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DK09 KPL

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,304 mi
Last recorded131,304 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 KPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 131,304 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 131,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 115,524 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 99,632 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 89,232 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 87,051 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 87,051 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,210 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,804 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 71,804 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,174 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,356 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2016 59,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 76,802 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,163 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 33,646 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 29,184 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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DK09 KPL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DK09 KPL, 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 DK09 KPL registered?

DK09 KPL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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The MOT history for DK09 KPL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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