CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU09 YVD

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,608 mi
Last recorded87,608 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 YVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 87,608 miles

Large undertray fitted

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 87,606 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Large undertray fitted

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 84,104 miles

Large undertray fitted

Rear Heat shield loose

Top engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2025 84,102 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Large undertray fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Heat shield loose

Top engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,139 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 76,304 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 76,303 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,429 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 72,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears slightly corroded at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front BOTH tyres wearing slightly inner edges & cracking slightly in treads

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer slight damage to tyre wall

Pass 24 Nov 2020 68,962 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded where visible

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 66,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 57,471 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 57,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 48,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,056 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,271 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 32,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall small split (no cords exposed)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 28,619 miles

n/s mirror indicator lense cracked

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 21 Nov 2013 28,612 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s mirror indicator lense cracked

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2012 23,030 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,148 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU09 YVD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU09 YVD, 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

How do I check the history of GU09 YVD?

You can check the full history of GU09 YVD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU09 YVD registered?

GU09 YVD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is GU09 YVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 YVD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU09 YVD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU09 YVD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.