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JN09 HLN

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,001 mi
Last recorded142,001 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN09 HLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 142,001 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 138,839 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 135,456 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 135,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn downwards facing joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play downwards facing joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 132,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 132,457 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 128,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 128,996 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Mar 2022 128,981 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 128,748 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 125,671 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 122,624 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 119,132 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 119,074 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 114,698 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 109,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 103,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 94,849 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 83,810 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 63,288 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 63,288 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,795 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn/shoulderd on inner edges

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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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JN09 HLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JN09 HLN, 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 JN09 HLN registered?

JN09 HLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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