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EK09 AYD

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,784 mi
Last recorded122,784 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 AYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 122,784 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 121,247 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 121,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 119,466 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 116,607 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 116,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 116,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring worn Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (both sides). (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 111,498 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 111,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 104,801 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 99,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Sep 2017 90,913 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 90,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 81,328 miles

slight splits however not exposing cords on inner wall of nearside rear tyres

slight splits however not exposing cords on inner walls of offside front + rear tyres

undercovers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 81,328 miles

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

slight splits however not exposing cords on inner wall of nearside rear tyres

slight splits however not exposing cords on inner walls of offside front + rear tyres

undercovers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 70,798 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,230 miles

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

O/S/F & O/S/R Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Slight Play In Front Wheel Bearings

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,938 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 40,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,990 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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EK09 AYD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EK09 AYD, 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 EK09 AYD registered?

EK09 AYD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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