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FY59 EXP

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,261 mi
Last recorded82,261 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 EXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 82,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear by undertray slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2026 82,196 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear by undertray slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2025 77,992 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 77,957 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements additional screw changing apperance of letter (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamping sleeve clamps corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements additional screw changing apperance of letter (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2024 75,396 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 71,971 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 65,818 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,954 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 59,954 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 56,796 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 45,658 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 18 Dec 2017 41,388 miles

advise on corroded front brake discs

Fail 16 Dec 2017 41,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

advise on corroded front brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2016 39,731 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 35,895 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 19,516 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 28,900 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 22,814 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 EXP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 FY59 EXP, 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 FY59 EXP registered?

FY59 EXP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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