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GV09 ETD

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,495 mi
Last recorded86,495 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 ETD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 86,495 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 80,591 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd to rear snapped of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth on 2.5mm legal; limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 80,591 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd to rear snapped of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front had no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth on 2.5mm legal; limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 75,829 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear on 2mm legal limit is 1.5mm cant see inner rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 75,829 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear on 2mm legal limit is 1.5mm cant see inner rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 71,043 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2022 66,220 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 60,307 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 60,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rite on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 45,132 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 42,136 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 42,123 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,704 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 33,016 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,573 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 27,573 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 21,418 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 14,590 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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GV09 ETD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GV09 ETD, 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 GV09 ETD registered?

GV09 ETD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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