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FJ59 FHL

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,743 mi
Last recorded58,743 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 FHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 58,743 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low 225/50/16

Fail 10 Aug 2026 58,743 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres starting to get low 225/50/16

Pass 19 Aug 2025 55,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre arm/inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2025 55,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre arm/inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2024 51,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2023 49,305 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on the inside edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2022 45,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 4 Aug 2021 42,690 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 42,687 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 39,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 38,072 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 35,230 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 33,105 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,452 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,435 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,187 miles

offside front tyre wearing

Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,724 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 10,421 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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FJ59 FHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ59 FHL, 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 FJ59 FHL registered?

FJ59 FHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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