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HG09 BVL

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,209 mi
Last recorded60,209 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 BVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 60,209 miles

Offside Front 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))

Rear exhaust hanger snapped off

Fail 26 Jun 2026 60,206 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Rear exhaust hanger snapped off

Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,569 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective towards the rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside beam pattern fuzzy

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

number plates secured with rubber bands. loose but not likely to fall off.

Fail 21 Mar 2022 58,569 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective towards the rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside beam pattern fuzzy

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 53,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

number plates secured with cable rubber bands

Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,116 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear number plate temporarily secured using cable ties

Pass 25 Mar 2019 47,536 miles

both number plates temporarily secured with tie straps

Pass 2 Mar 2018 44,019 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 44,019 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,726 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

some damage on o/s/r inner wheel rim

Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,640 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 30,976 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 25,661 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake pads wearing low

Fail 23 Jul 2012 19,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Mar 2012 17,725 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 BVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG09 BVL, 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 BVL registered?

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

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