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DU09 FAJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,407 mi
Last recorded145,407 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 145,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 142,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge + perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 142,809 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge + perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 135,540 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess appears to be possibly be leaking oil and possibly collapsing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle shows signs of major leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 135,475 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess appears to be possibly be leaking oil and possibly collapsing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle shows signs of major leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 126,686 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 120,994 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 110,023 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 110,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 97,913 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 87,266 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 87,266 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 79,484 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 79,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 67,036 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,039 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 66,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre is badly mishappen on inner edge but still meets minimum MOT standard. Tyre needs to be replaced as a matter of urgency.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,113 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,148 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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DU09 FAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU09 FAJ, 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 DU09 FAJ registered?

DU09 FAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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