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HG09 BVK

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,936 mi
Last recorded109,936 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 BVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 109,936 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 106,044 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 106,044 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 100,436 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 91,658 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 84,994 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 84,993 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 80,938 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 80,938 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 79,970 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,155 miles

Nearside Front near side front wiper smearing slighty

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front anti rollbar link upper dust cover split, no play in joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front off side front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,188 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front headlamps set on flat beams

front wipers smeary

Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,093 miles

Advise right rear tyre worn at extreme inside edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,423 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 51,423 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,672 miles

deep cut in left rear tyre but exposing cords

Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,191 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,951 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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HG09 BVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 HG09 BVK, 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 HG09 BVK registered?

HG09 BVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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