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GY09 SZD

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

198,036 mi
Last recorded198,036 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 SZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 198,036 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 197,977 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 196,359 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 196,294 miles

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber sping cup broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded giving poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded giving poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside repeater lens cracked letting condensation

Pass 23 Sep 2022 195,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 195,902 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 189,681 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 186,323 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 183,804 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of BOTH front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2019 183,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of BOTH front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2018 78,694 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of both front to rear to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 78,666 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of both front to rear to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 174,904 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 May 2016 158,316 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 157,128 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 133,300 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 109,573 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 86,509 miles

Boot release handle stuck

Offside front fog lamp broken

Fail 3 May 2013 86,509 miles

Boot release handle stuck

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 2 May 2012 63,170 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 63,160 miles

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

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 SZD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SZD, 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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GY09 SZD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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