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GY09 JNL

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,472 mi
Last recorded150,472 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 JNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 150,472 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 148,462 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 148,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing missing All 4 wheels. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 144,646 miles

Nearside Rear D link bush has slight play

Offside Front Drop link has slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2023 136,692 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 130,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 123,830 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 123,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wear nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm bushes

wear nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,689 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

front pads low

Fail 14 Feb 2020 119,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres close to limit

front pads low

Pass 11 Feb 2019 116,352 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 116,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf - rear suspention arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,857 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 100,451 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 100,541 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,918 miles

NSF tyre won low - wearing on edges

OSR tyre worn low approx. 2mm

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Feb 2015 58,730 miles

Slight Play in O/S/R Top Shockabsorber Mounting.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,159 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 33,337 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 25,941 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 20,085 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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GY09 JNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JNL, 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 JNL registered?

GY09 JNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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