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EK09 HTX

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 HTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026

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

Rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 117,260 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 115,780 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 114,120 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 113,244 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 112,086 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 106,223 miles

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

o/s n/s rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 3 Jun 2019 106,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s n/s rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 14 May 2018 88,954 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,523 miles

ADVISE TRACKING

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED

EXHAUST REAR METAL HANGER WORN OF & NOT SUPPORTING & EXCESS CORROSION AT JOINTS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON OUTER EDGE , STRONG ADVICE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 62,523 miles

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

ADVISE TRACKING

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED

EXHAUST REAR METAL HANGER WORN OF & NOT SUPPORTING & EXCESS CORROSION AT JOINTS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON OUTER EDGE , STRONG ADVICE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,080 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded/ broken

Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 33,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 22,073 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,189 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 11,701 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 HTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HTX, 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 HTX registered?

EK09 HTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 May 2009.

Is EK09 HTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 HTX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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