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FJ59 PCU

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,792 mi
Last recorded70,792 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 PCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 70,792 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 70,792 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 58,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play one nearside front, and both offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 58,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play one nearside front, and both offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 47,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 40,226 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 40,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 38,661 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 37,333 miles

both front tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2021 37,333 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2020 36,609 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,940 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 32,325 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 30,266 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2016 27,393 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2015 24,929 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 20,616 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 17,725 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,750 miles

Side walls on all tyres starting to crack

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 PCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 FJ59 PCU, 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 PCU registered?

FJ59 PCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 October 2009.

Is FJ59 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ59 PCU 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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