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GV58 WAU

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,589 mi
Last recorded97,589 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 WAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 97,589 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 97,589 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 93,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 87,685 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 87,684 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 84,094 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 81,476 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,926 miles

brake discs wearing,front tyres wearing on edges/cuts

Fail 18 Jan 2021 78,907 miles

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

brake discs wearing,front tyres wearing on edges/cuts

Pass 20 Jan 2020 71,884 miles

cuts in offside front tyre,brake discs wearing

Pass 18 Jan 2019 66,910 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 63,492 miles

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted at time of test

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both have slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear both rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2018 63,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted at time of test

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both have slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear both rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,513 miles

Engine cover fitted

Parking brake leaver getting stuck

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 55,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Complete straight arm not alloy banana arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine cover fitted

Parking brake leaver getting stuck

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,269 miles

engine cover fitted

o/s and n/s front tyre inner walls have deep cracks but no cords exposed

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn/bald on edges

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 47,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

o/s and n/s front tyre inner walls have deep cracks but no cords exposed

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn/bald on edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads worn

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 29,123 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,977 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 26,455 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 23,404 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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GV58 WAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV58 WAU, 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

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What year was GV58 WAU registered?

GV58 WAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 2009.

Is GV58 WAU safe to buy?

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