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EJ09 ZYX

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,157 mi
Last recorded97,157 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 ZYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 97,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 95,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 94,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 92,225 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 92,225 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 89,394 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 85,400 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 85,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc too small (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted disc too small (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc too small (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted disc too small (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2021 81,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2021 81,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 78,595 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 74,673 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 67,876 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,895 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf corroded inner (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertrays

Fail 14 Mar 2017 59,895 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf, rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play osf (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf corroded inner (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 26 May 2016 56,656 miles

both rear tyres cutting out on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 53,050 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,890 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 39,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2013 39,430 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r fog on with position lamps

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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EJ09 ZYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 EJ09 ZYX, 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 EJ09 ZYX registered?

EJ09 ZYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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