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KM09 DKL

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,029 mi
Last recorded151,029 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 DKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 151,029 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 143,172 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 128,869 miles

Both front tyres heavily "stepped" on outer edges.

Pass 23 Nov 2022 116,006 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 104,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 90,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 78,050 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 72,419 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 72,419 miles

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 20 Feb 2018 65,789 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,111 miles

Covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 60,111 miles

Covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,214 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 53,214 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 42,902 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 37,575 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 26,194 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,394 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on inner tyre wall, not showing cords

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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KM09 DKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KM09 DKL, 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 KM09 DKL registered?

KM09 DKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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