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FY09 YXE

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,707 mi
Last recorded93,707 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 YXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 93,707 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 93,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 87,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 81,313 miles

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))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 81,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 20 Dec 2022 75,289 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 60,719 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,285 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 50,280 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 45,422 miles

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

o/s/front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,123 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on the shoulders

Pass 21 Jun 2016 36,062 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,719 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,308 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 26,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 19,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 15,723 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 YXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YXE, 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 FY09 YXE registered?

FY09 YXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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