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EF09 WDA

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,640 mi
Last recorded93,640 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 WDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 93,640 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attaching components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 93,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attaching components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 89,174 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attaching components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 89,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no focus (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attaching components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 85,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attaching components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 83,372 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front mirror slightly faded

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attaching components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 81,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on the outer edges

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged /faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attaching components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 79,322 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front mirror slightly faded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /attaching components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 77,083 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged not clear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,184 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 74,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,960 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2018 71,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres wearing low

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,235 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut but not reaching ply cords.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 69,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut but not reaching ply cords.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 66,606 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

nearside front tyre has a small split on inner sidewall.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 57,804 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 57,792 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,527 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner/outer edges but not serious

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,410 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 WDA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 EF09 WDA, 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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EF09 WDA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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