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EK09 BGE

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,984 mi
Last recorded66,984 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 BGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 66,984 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 64,977 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 55,310 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 55,310 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 46,146 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear 1 exhaust hanger corroded through but exhaust still secure

Pass 16 Jun 2021 38,298 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 38,294 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake noise from offside rear

Pass 31 Jul 2020 36,856 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 32,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 30,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 28,605 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 28,605 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 25,790 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,901 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,081 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 17,294 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,053 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,682 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 13,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 BGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EK09 BGE, 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 BGE registered?

EK09 BGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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The MOT history for EK09 BGE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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