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JP51 KEN

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,669 mi
Last recorded89,669 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP51 KEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 89,669 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 86,956 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 84,178 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 83,279 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 82,149 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 82,149 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,935 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,818 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 75,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil cooler pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 60,734 miles

Under covers fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Apr 2016 60,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,938 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre getting low wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 29 Apr 2014 44,256 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre getting low wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 1 May 2013 32,511 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 25,317 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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JP51 KEN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JP51 KEN, 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 JP51 KEN registered?

JP51 KEN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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