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FH09 CDZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,148 mi
Last recorded107,148 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 CDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 107,148 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 101,688 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 100,461 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 100,459 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 98,291 miles

Both anti roll bars corroded.

Both front upper suspension bearings noisy

Both rear brake hoses are perished and cracked.

Both rear tyres badly perished and cracked.

Nearside front side repeater cracked and full of moisture.

Offside front inner cross strut bush badly worn.

Offside front mirror glass dark

Rear body corroded around subframe and upper shock mounts.

Rear subframe corroded.

Fail 20 Oct 2023 98,290 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both, no pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front cross strut ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both anti roll bars corroded.

Both front upper suspension bearings noisy

Both rear brake hoses are perished and cracked.

Both rear tyres badly perished and cracked.

Nearside front side repeater cracked and full of moisture.

Offside front inner cross strut bush badly worn.

Offside front mirror glass dark

Rear body corroded around subframe and upper shock mounts.

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 89,276 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both tyres are wearing on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 89,276 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both tyres are wearing on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency is on 17%

Pass 19 Oct 2020 87,768 miles

Both anti roll bars and rear subframe corroded, some corrosion to body also.

Both front brake back plates corroded.

Front number plate broken and cracked.

Nearside rear tyre deep cut but not to cords

Offside front inner cross strut bush split and perished.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,961 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,123 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 77,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,164 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 76,164 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,724 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 64,724 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 53,764 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust system rear mounting broken but still supported

Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,764 miles

exhaust system rear mounting broken but still supported

Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 36,895 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 36,895 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,828 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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FH09 CDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH09 CDZ, 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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FH09 CDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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