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HV09 AFU

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,701 mi
Last recorded94,701 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 AFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 94,701 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 94,701 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 94,646 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 94,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 92,583 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 89,683 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 89,683 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,205 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 86,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 84,665 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))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 80,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 80,263 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 75,540 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edge and worn outer sidewall.

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2017 69,708 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 69,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 69,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,435 miles

Puncture OSR.

Fail 9 Mar 2016 64,428 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Puncture OSR.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 11 Mar 2013 41,114 miles

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

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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HV09 AFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol 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 HV09 AFU, 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 HV09 AFU registered?

HV09 AFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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