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GY09 HLJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,822 mi
Last recorded118,822 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 HLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 118,822 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 118,712 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 108,546 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 108,113 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 107,492 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front inner brake pads low

some corrosion to rear of offside front to rear brake pipes

some play offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 8 Aug 2022 106,964 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

some surface corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipe

Pass 17 Sep 2021 105,366 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 102,726 miles

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

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

hi level brake light completely removed at time of test

Fail 1 Feb 2021 102,726 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced and intermittently works (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating 117 to 154 (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 88,021 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,662 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 77,604 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,749 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low on nearside (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 68,749 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low on nearside (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,704 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)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 50,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2014 47,804 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 42,327 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 36,611 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 36,610 miles

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

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

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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GY09 HLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY09 HLJ, 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 GY09 HLJ registered?

GY09 HLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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