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KN09 HGZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,699 mi
Last recorded75,699 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 HGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 75,699 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 75,691 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 7 Oct 2024 67,247 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 57,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 57,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 56,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 54,715 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords big cut glued closed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 54,715 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to ply inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm\2mm\1.4mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords big cut glued closed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 53,002 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))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 53,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,706 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 46,649 miles

frt wheel rims dented

Fail 12 Apr 2018 46,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

frt wheel rims dented

Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,201 miles

cut in offside front tyre wall

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,358 miles

Offside Front tyre deep cut outer sidewall

both frt wheel rims dented

Fail 6 Apr 2016 42,353 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre deep cut outer sidewall

both frt wheel rims dented

Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,049 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre tread worn low on the inner section

Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,805 miles

n/s/f tyre has a split on the inner edge.

o/s/f tyre has a split on the outer edge.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,897 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

screw in the tread of the n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,448 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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KN09 HGZ 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 70%.

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 KN09 HGZ, 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 KN09 HGZ registered?

KN09 HGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is KN09 HGZ safe to buy?

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