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EF09 PLX

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,468 mi
Last recorded136,468 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 PLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 136,468 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2025 127,862 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2025 125,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 122,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 116,946 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Feb 2023 116,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2022 111,503 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated (hanger)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2021 104,538 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2020 99,512 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 99,492 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 91,942 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 91,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 80,867 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 80,770 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2017 69,434 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 59,868 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,317 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 51,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 37,919 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,289 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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EF09 PLX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF09 PLX, 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 EF09 PLX registered?

EF09 PLX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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