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EK59 ALU

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,267 mi
Last recorded64,267 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 ALU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 64,267 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 59,605 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2024 55,722 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 54,470 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 44,143 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 43,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 43,045 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 42,559 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 42,016 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,544 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,084 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 38,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 33,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,195 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 24,670 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 24,670 miles

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

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

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

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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EK59 ALU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in White 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 EK59 ALU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK59 ALU registered?

EK59 ALU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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The MOT history for EK59 ALU 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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