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GU09 YVV

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,995 mi
Last recorded169,995 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 YVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 169,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 168,398 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 165,088 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Fail 15 Jan 2024 165,087 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Pass 23 Jan 2023 162,006 miles

All the brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements / needs adjustment / repair

Mot carried out in wet & rainy conditions

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

Rear axle / Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear brake pads are getting low

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Slight play in the steering / front track rod ends

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 12 Jan 2023 161,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box holed / mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

All the brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements / needs adjustment / repair

Mot carried out in wet & rainy conditions

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

Rear axle / Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear brake pads are getting low

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Slight play in the steering / front track rod ends

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 17 Jan 2022 158,173 miles

All the brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements / needs adjustment / repair

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

Oil leak in the engine bay area

Rear brake pads are getting low

Rear exhaust box is corroded / weak / outer skin flaking off

Slight play / knock in the steering rack / system

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 16 Jan 2021 155,973 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak in the engine bay area

rear brake pads are getting low

rear exhaust box is corroded / weak

Fail 16 Jan 2021 155,973 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak in the engine bay area

rear brake pads are getting low

rear exhaust box is corroded / weak

Pass 13 Mar 2020 152,673 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 152,673 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 138,534 miles

Front 225/40/R18/92YXL. Both 6mm.

Rear 255/35/R18/94Y. New.

Fail 13 Mar 2019 138,534 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front 225/40/R18/92YXL. Both 6mm.

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

Rear 255/35/R18/94Y. OR 2 NR 1.5mm.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 123,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 108,847 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 98,312 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,609 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,118 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,766 miles

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

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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GU09 YVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVV, 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 GU09 YVV registered?

GU09 YVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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