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GN09 VBG

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,263 mi
Last recorded82,263 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 VBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 82,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 78,744 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 78,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear metal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear metal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 73,695 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 67,434 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 67,434 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 67,239 miles

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

bay covers

Fail 19 Jul 2022 67,238 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

bay covers

Pass 20 Jul 2021 56,891 miles

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

both front tyres slight stepping

Pass 23 Jul 2020 51,060 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 44,676 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,862 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 20 Jul 2017 32,766 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 32,431 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,051 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,513 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 30,578 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 22,177 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,735 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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GN09 VBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GN09 VBG, 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 GN09 VBG registered?

GN09 VBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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The MOT history for GN09 VBG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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