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KU59 MEV

2009 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,088 mi
Last recorded78,088 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk66,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 MEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 78,088 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 75,563 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 73,360 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 71,419 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 69,403 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 69,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 67,746 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 67,608 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 61,123 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 61,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 55,865 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,163 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,741 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 44,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,006 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 37,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,862 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 31,862 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished,no cords exposed.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,230 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 28,230 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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KU59 MEV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KU59 MEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU59 MEV registered?

KU59 MEV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is KU59 MEV safe to buy?

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