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FY09 VXL

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,498 mi
Last recorded62,498 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 VXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 62,498 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 61,116 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 59,199 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 57,979 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 55,529 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 54,585 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 52,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both osf and nsf brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 52,627 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both osf and nsf brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 50,285 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 50,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 48,956 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 45,849 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 42,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,591 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 31,935 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 25,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2013 25,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 17,824 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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FY09 VXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 FY09 VXL, 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 FY09 VXL registered?

FY09 VXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is FY09 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 VXL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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