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FY59 BYS

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,854 mi
Last recorded150,854 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 BYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 150,854 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 150,561 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 149,819 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 139,433 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 133,646 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 129,847 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 125,071 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 109,727 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 96,050 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 95,782 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 84,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 44,914 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 43,739 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,616 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 26,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 26,396 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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FY59 BYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY59 BYS, 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 FY59 BYS registered?

FY59 BYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is FY59 BYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 BYS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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