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HV09 VHT

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

186,231 mi
Last recorded186,231 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 VHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 186,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *rear arm * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside + Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 23 Dec 2024 186,231 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *rear arm * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside + Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 3 Jan 2024 175,334 miles

All brake discs rusty

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in wheel

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 2 Jan 2024 175,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn *rear arm bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Nearside + Offside (1.2.1 (f))

All brake discs rusty

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in wheel

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 24 Oct 2022 165,299 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 165,297 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 161,088 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 160,759 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 158,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 158,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 151,818 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 145,419 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 145,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 138,723 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 131,815 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 115,881 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 87,623 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 62,805 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 62,805 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

puncture in n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,002 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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HV09 VHT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VHT, 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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HV09 VHT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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