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EA09 RVM

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,667 mi
Last recorded85,667 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 RVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 85,667 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the two arms, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 81,688 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 76,782 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 72,976 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both near and offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 72,975 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both near and offside. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both near and offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 70,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ns and os front exhaust brackets cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2022 70,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18/92w falken (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ns and os front exhaust brackets cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2021 67,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 64,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 60,725 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 56,777 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 56,768 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2017 52,600 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 48,492 miles

Underside covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 44,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres are heavily perished

Pass 14 May 2014 41,571 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are cracking in tread 225/40/18 /92y

Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 29,655 miles

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

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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EA09 RVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc 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 EA09 RVM, 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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EA09 RVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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