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DV09 TXJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,831 mi
Last recorded98,831 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 TXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 98,831 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 84,345 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 77,712 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Drop link dust cover slightly damage

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,219 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded & part missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [border line] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [border line] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 64,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded & part missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [border line] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [border line] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 51,145 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [border line] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside door mirror unuseable

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [border line] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

boot handle stiff

Fail 10 Mar 2022 51,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [border line] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside door mirror unuseable

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [border line] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

boot handle stiff

Pass 16 Mar 2021 40,712 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 39,210 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 39,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 36,319 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 15 May 2018 33,473 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 30,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,638 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 24,524 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,874 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 17,568 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 13,439 miles

Both rear and o/s/f front tyres have stress crackes close to the cords (week 38-2008).

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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DV09 TXJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV09 TXJ, 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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DV09 TXJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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