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FX09 ZBW

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,636 mi
Last recorded78,636 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 ZBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 78,636 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 78,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 78,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 71,454 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 61,716 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 61,715 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 61,374 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 58,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 57,510 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 56,224 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 56,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 51,892 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 51,892 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 46,302 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 46,299 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 41,317 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 36,453 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 36,450 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 30,207 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 24,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 24,286 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 22,321 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 22,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 12,586 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 12,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,206 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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FX09 ZBW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FX09 ZBW, 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 FX09 ZBW registered?

FX09 ZBW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is FX09 ZBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX09 ZBW shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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